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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:24,391 --> 00:00:25,983 He returns a liver blow! 2 00:00:26,459 --> 00:00:31,089 Neither the champ nor the challenger, Ippo Makunouchi, back off! 3 00:00:31,164 --> 00:00:33,826 The stadium reverberates from the powerful slugfest! 4 00:00:34,701 --> 00:00:37,431 This is definitely a Lollapalooza! 5 00:00:46,379 --> 00:00:48,313 - Ippo! - Go for it! 6 00:00:51,384 --> 00:00:53,249 You're winning, Ippo! 7 00:00:53,319 --> 00:00:54,308 Stick to it! 8 00:00:57,290 --> 00:00:58,552 Makunouchi. 9 00:00:59,859 --> 00:01:01,793 Makunouchi-san! 10 00:01:04,497 --> 00:01:05,521 Kid! 11 00:01:06,266 --> 00:01:09,030 The Japan featherweight title match is finally nearing the end! 12 00:01:09,102 --> 00:01:10,933 At the end of the violent fight... 13 00:01:11,004 --> 00:01:13,029 upon whom will the goddess of victory smile? 14 00:01:13,973 --> 00:01:17,534 The champ puts on the pressure! Makunouchi has nowhere to go! 15 00:01:27,153 --> 00:01:29,314 Makunouchi poises for the Dempsey Roll! 16 00:01:33,893 --> 00:01:35,224 It's blocked! 17 00:01:39,799 --> 00:01:41,357 They hit simultaneously! 18 00:01:44,671 --> 00:01:45,831 A right connects! 19 00:01:45,905 --> 00:01:48,066 This is a big chance for Makunouchi! 20 00:03:16,996 --> 00:03:18,861 H-He's down! 21 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:21,867 Neutral corner! 22 00:03:22,402 --> 00:03:23,369 One! 23 00:03:24,204 --> 00:03:25,171 Two! 24 00:03:25,972 --> 00:03:27,132 Three! 25 00:03:30,710 --> 00:03:33,736 I wonder... what it means to be strong? 26 00:03:34,948 --> 00:03:36,347 To be strong. 27 00:03:37,850 --> 00:03:39,408 I have to win to get the answer. 28 00:03:41,154 --> 00:03:42,644 If I win, I'll get the answer. 29 00:03:46,426 --> 00:03:47,518 He's up! 30 00:03:47,594 --> 00:03:50,119 The champion grips the rope to stand up! 31 00:03:50,763 --> 00:03:52,731 Will it continue?! Will it come to an end?! 32 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:14,147 Eight! 33 00:04:14,754 --> 00:04:15,721 Nine! 34 00:04:16,356 --> 00:04:17,482 Ten! 35 00:04:20,393 --> 00:04:23,089 The match is over! 36 00:04:23,162 --> 00:04:25,255 A new champion is born! 37 00:04:25,331 --> 00:04:28,789 And his name is Ippo Makunouchi, 19 years old! 38 00:04:31,671 --> 00:04:35,300 I did it! 39 00:05:06,706 --> 00:05:09,504 Mom, leave that there. I'll carry it out. 40 00:05:10,109 --> 00:05:12,475 You will? Okay, I'll lock up. 41 00:05:25,658 --> 00:05:27,751 Fishing Boat Rental MAKUNOUCHI Okay. Let's go, Wampo! 42 00:05:50,016 --> 00:05:51,847 Good morning, Umezawa-kun! 43 00:05:52,585 --> 00:05:55,986 Come on, Ippo, I'll do that. You take it easy. 44 00:05:56,055 --> 00:05:58,785 I'm fine! I've recuperated from the match. 45 00:05:58,858 --> 00:06:00,689 Yeah, but still... 46 00:06:00,760 --> 00:06:02,091 Hey, Champ! 47 00:06:02,829 --> 00:06:04,592 Are you up and about already? 48 00:06:04,664 --> 00:06:06,598 Yes, thank you! 49 00:06:07,333 --> 00:06:09,858 But please don't call me Champ. 50 00:06:09,936 --> 00:06:11,836 Let's keep it the same as always. 51 00:06:11,904 --> 00:06:15,931 Yeah, but you are the bona fide champion of Japan. 52 00:06:16,008 --> 00:06:20,570 That's right. I feel pretty smug, being best friend to the champ. 53 00:06:20,646 --> 00:06:21,840 Hold your head high. 54 00:06:24,117 --> 00:06:26,915 But when I'm working on the fishing boat... 55 00:06:26,986 --> 00:06:28,078 let's keep it like old times. 56 00:06:28,154 --> 00:06:30,122 Oh, come on, Champ! 57 00:06:30,189 --> 00:06:32,282 We're gonna call you Champ anyway! 58 00:06:32,358 --> 00:06:33,586 You're Number One! 59 00:06:45,671 --> 00:06:47,730 Champ, huh? 60 00:06:47,807 --> 00:06:51,174 It's great to be called that, but it's kind of embarrassing. 61 00:06:51,878 --> 00:06:54,244 After all, it still doesn't feel real to the champion himself. 62 00:06:57,383 --> 00:06:58,748 Okay! 63 00:07:06,959 --> 00:07:09,223 Hey, is that new training wear? 64 00:07:09,295 --> 00:07:11,490 Actually, I got it as a gift! 65 00:07:12,598 --> 00:07:15,465 It sure is nice to have new training wear. 66 00:07:15,535 --> 00:07:18,595 It makes me feel lighter. My step feels faster. 67 00:07:18,671 --> 00:07:20,298 I could keep running forever! 68 00:07:30,516 --> 00:07:32,848 - Kid. - Yes, Chief? 69 00:07:32,919 --> 00:07:36,377 I'll praise you for doing such a good job this time around. 70 00:07:36,456 --> 00:07:40,051 However, it doesn't end at making champion. 71 00:07:40,126 --> 00:07:41,559 You've gone from aiming for the belt... 72 00:07:41,627 --> 00:07:43,618 to having the belt aimed at. 73 00:07:44,430 --> 00:07:46,057 In that sense, the fight is only beginning! 74 00:07:46,132 --> 00:07:48,293 Fight for it harder than ever before! 75 00:07:48,367 --> 00:07:49,391 Yes, sir. 76 00:07:49,469 --> 00:07:51,437 Why are you lookin' so serious? 77 00:07:51,504 --> 00:07:53,734 You sing too, Champion! 78 00:07:53,806 --> 00:07:55,967 What? No, thanks! 79 00:07:56,042 --> 00:07:57,134 What's this? 80 00:07:57,210 --> 00:07:59,440 You tryin' to say that my mike isn't good enough for you? 81 00:07:59,512 --> 00:08:03,004 Look at how stuck-up he's gotten since becoming champion. 82 00:08:03,082 --> 00:08:05,141 That isn't true! 83 00:08:05,718 --> 00:08:06,980 By the way, how does it feel? 84 00:08:07,053 --> 00:08:08,020 Takamura-san! 85 00:08:08,087 --> 00:08:10,555 Kimura-kun, Aoki-kun... 86 00:08:10,623 --> 00:08:12,648 how does it feel to be overtaken by a junior? 87 00:08:13,860 --> 00:08:15,555 I've no idea how that might feel... 88 00:08:15,628 --> 00:08:18,222 because I'm slated to become world champion in the very near future. 89 00:08:18,297 --> 00:08:19,559 If you don't mind, would you please tell me how it feels? 90 00:08:19,632 --> 00:08:21,122 Oh, Kumi-san. 91 00:08:21,200 --> 00:08:22,861 Everyone looks like they're having fun. 92 00:08:22,935 --> 00:08:25,096 What? Is that what it looks like? 93 00:08:25,171 --> 00:08:28,106 What was that? I'm afraid you'll have to speak up! 94 00:08:28,174 --> 00:08:29,436 Nothing. 95 00:08:29,509 --> 00:08:32,501 But you'll see. We'll do it when the time comes! 96 00:08:32,578 --> 00:08:36,412 That's right! I'll get that belt for my Tomiko! 97 00:08:36,482 --> 00:08:37,847 "For my Tomiko." 98 00:08:37,917 --> 00:08:41,683 What? What's wrong with wanting to get the belt for the woman you love?! 99 00:08:41,754 --> 00:08:44,484 Who are you trying to kid?! Don't make me laugh! 100 00:08:44,557 --> 00:08:46,047 Aoki, ready to give up? 101 00:08:47,560 --> 00:08:48,686 Congratulations, Ippo-kun! 102 00:08:48,761 --> 00:08:51,059 Eek, Masaru! 103 00:08:51,130 --> 00:08:52,597 He was having a bit of a scuffle with Kimura. 104 00:08:52,665 --> 00:08:53,427 What?! 105 00:08:53,499 --> 00:08:55,490 What are you doing to Masaru?! 106 00:08:55,568 --> 00:08:57,866 He's lying! Takamura-san is lying! 107 00:08:57,937 --> 00:08:59,734 Knock it off, you thugs! 108 00:08:59,805 --> 00:09:01,670 Ow! I was only trying to be playful. 109 00:09:01,741 --> 00:09:05,233 Tomiko-san, you're a nurse! You shouldn't be hitting anybody. 110 00:09:05,311 --> 00:09:08,371 It's okay. Boxers are used to taking a beating. 111 00:09:08,447 --> 00:09:13,111 Really? I still have to check Kimura-san afterwards. 112 00:09:13,185 --> 00:09:15,085 As a nurse, I can't just ignore injuries. 113 00:09:15,154 --> 00:09:16,712 All right, thanks. 114 00:09:16,789 --> 00:09:18,279 I got hit for nothing? 115 00:09:23,195 --> 00:09:24,662 Um, by the way... 116 00:09:24,730 --> 00:09:25,754 Yes? 117 00:09:27,133 --> 00:09:29,567 Congratulations on becoming champion. 118 00:09:29,635 --> 00:09:30,624 Huh? 119 00:09:30,703 --> 00:09:32,933 And today is also your birthday, so... 120 00:09:33,005 --> 00:09:34,495 Th-This is for me?! 121 00:09:34,574 --> 00:09:36,735 I just hope you like it. 122 00:09:36,809 --> 00:09:38,436 I can really have it? 123 00:09:38,511 --> 00:09:39,569 Yes. 124 00:09:39,645 --> 00:09:41,442 You won't tell me to give it back later? 125 00:09:41,514 --> 00:09:43,277 Of course not. 126 00:09:43,349 --> 00:09:45,442 You're right. I'm sorry. 127 00:09:46,619 --> 00:09:47,984 Very well. 128 00:09:48,387 --> 00:09:49,684 Thank you! 129 00:09:49,755 --> 00:09:50,813 Go ahead and open it. 130 00:09:52,058 --> 00:09:54,049 Wow, training wear! 131 00:09:54,126 --> 00:09:56,060 This is great! 132 00:09:56,128 --> 00:09:58,562 I'll wear it for life! I'll keep wearing it even after it falls apart! 133 00:09:58,631 --> 00:10:03,295 That's a relief. I wasn't sure what you liked. 134 00:10:03,369 --> 00:10:05,303 D-Does it look good on me? 135 00:10:05,371 --> 00:10:06,702 Yes. 136 00:10:08,074 --> 00:10:10,008 I'm so happy! 137 00:10:10,076 --> 00:10:11,703 You two are really hitting it off. 138 00:10:11,777 --> 00:10:14,905 But I wonder what Kumi-chan's oh-so-nice big brother... 139 00:10:14,981 --> 00:10:17,950 will think about this new champion? 140 00:10:20,886 --> 00:10:22,513 Mashiba-san. 141 00:10:22,588 --> 00:10:26,354 Kumi-san is Mashiba-san's one and only blood relative. 142 00:10:27,026 --> 00:10:29,290 All the men who approach her are systematically... 143 00:10:48,280 --> 00:10:49,941 Has it really been three years? 144 00:10:52,284 --> 00:10:55,651 I was rescued from bullies by Takamura-san... 145 00:10:56,789 --> 00:10:58,757 who then took me to his gym... 146 00:10:58,824 --> 00:11:00,951 where I discovered boxing. 147 00:11:01,961 --> 00:11:03,588 And then... 148 00:11:03,663 --> 00:11:07,099 I decided I wanted to know how it felt to be strong. 149 00:11:08,334 --> 00:11:11,963 I thought I would find out once I became a boxer, but... 150 00:11:18,844 --> 00:11:20,141 Give this a try. 151 00:11:21,414 --> 00:11:24,349 If you manage to grab 10 leaves, I'll teach you how to box. 152 00:11:26,419 --> 00:11:27,386 Dammit. 153 00:11:27,453 --> 00:11:29,216 I soon learned how to catch the first one... 154 00:11:29,288 --> 00:11:33,554 but it was awfully difficult to get to the second and third leaves. 155 00:11:33,626 --> 00:11:34,593 Again! 156 00:11:45,938 --> 00:11:47,906 I did it over and over. 157 00:11:47,973 --> 00:11:50,032 There were times I felt like giving it up... 158 00:11:50,943 --> 00:11:52,103 but... 159 00:12:17,269 --> 00:12:19,237 I... I did it! 160 00:12:20,139 --> 00:12:21,629 I did it! 161 00:12:21,707 --> 00:12:23,402 I did it, I did it! 162 00:12:23,476 --> 00:12:26,934 Now I passed, right?! I can be a boxer now, right?! 163 00:12:27,012 --> 00:12:28,673 Uh, yeah. 164 00:12:29,548 --> 00:12:31,413 I guess I have no choice now. 165 00:12:32,585 --> 00:12:34,450 Those were good jabs. 166 00:12:39,225 --> 00:12:42,023 All I wanted was to become a boxer. 167 00:12:42,094 --> 00:12:44,688 That was the moment I changed from being a bullied loser... 168 00:12:44,764 --> 00:12:47,232 to gaining approval from someone for the first time. 169 00:12:49,101 --> 00:12:52,559 The first day I signed up, I sparred with Miyata-kun. 170 00:12:53,639 --> 00:12:56,665 Neither of us had professional licenses at the time... 171 00:12:56,742 --> 00:12:58,334 but Miyata-kun was tough. 172 00:12:59,612 --> 00:13:03,275 He was so incredibly tough, I was no match for him whatsoever. 173 00:13:10,823 --> 00:13:11,915 M... 174 00:13:11,991 --> 00:13:13,618 Miyata-kun! 175 00:13:17,463 --> 00:13:18,896 Long time no see. 176 00:13:18,964 --> 00:13:20,556 This is kind of fateful, isn't it?! 177 00:13:20,633 --> 00:13:23,124 I was actually just thinking about you. 178 00:13:23,202 --> 00:13:26,660 It's almost like we were brought together by hidden forces. 179 00:13:30,176 --> 00:13:31,643 Don't say that. It sounds creepy. 180 00:13:31,710 --> 00:13:33,007 Huh? 181 00:13:36,015 --> 00:13:39,610 I altered my route because I had something to say to you. 182 00:13:40,486 --> 00:13:41,748 To me? 183 00:13:43,088 --> 00:13:45,215 Champion. 184 00:13:45,291 --> 00:13:46,724 What an envious ring that has... 185 00:13:46,792 --> 00:13:49,420 for someone like me who lost the Rookie of the Year. 186 00:13:49,495 --> 00:13:53,397 Hey, don't say that! You're #3 in the OPBF. 187 00:13:53,465 --> 00:13:55,626 I'm actually below you! 188 00:13:55,701 --> 00:14:00,365 Besides, I got this far just trying to catch up to you. 189 00:14:00,439 --> 00:14:01,872 Ever since that time! 190 00:14:20,626 --> 00:14:22,685 You'll have your first defense fight... 191 00:14:22,761 --> 00:14:25,025 in the Champion Carnival early next year. 192 00:14:27,766 --> 00:14:30,030 Don't lose the crown. 193 00:14:30,102 --> 00:14:33,333 We haven't had our showdown yet. 194 00:14:46,318 --> 00:14:48,115 I've finally come this far, trying to catch up to him. 195 00:14:48,687 --> 00:14:52,953 Until I have my showdown with Miyata-kun, I definitely can't lose! 196 00:14:54,093 --> 00:14:56,459 I won't give the belt to anyone! 197 00:14:57,096 --> 00:15:01,260 KAMOGAWA Boxing Gym 198 00:15:11,810 --> 00:15:12,970 Chief. 199 00:15:14,079 --> 00:15:15,740 - What? - Phone. 200 00:15:17,249 --> 00:15:18,614 This is Kamogawa. 201 00:15:18,684 --> 00:15:21,847 It's me, your best friend, Neko-chan. 202 00:15:21,921 --> 00:15:23,718 Who are you calling your best friend?! 203 00:15:24,423 --> 00:15:26,152 You're so mean. 204 00:15:26,225 --> 00:15:27,783 So, what do you want? 205 00:15:27,860 --> 00:15:29,657 Well, actually... 206 00:15:29,728 --> 00:15:32,891 he's returned to Japan. 207 00:15:32,965 --> 00:15:34,125 He? 208 00:15:34,199 --> 00:15:35,860 Open up the Monthly Boxing Fan... 209 00:15:35,935 --> 00:15:38,301 from two months ago and turn to page 94. 210 00:15:38,370 --> 00:15:40,031 Monthly Boxing Fan 211 00:15:40,105 --> 00:15:42,869 Take a good, hard look at the lower left-hand side. 212 00:15:42,942 --> 00:15:44,341 Left... 213 00:15:47,379 --> 00:15:49,040 Now that he's back... 214 00:15:49,114 --> 00:15:52,015 he'll definitely come to harass you, Gen-chan. 215 00:15:53,619 --> 00:15:55,018 I owe you one. 216 00:15:57,222 --> 00:15:58,246 What's wrong, sir? 217 00:16:01,293 --> 00:16:02,760 Dankichi Hama. 218 00:16:03,629 --> 00:16:06,189 A trainer who's in high demand in Mexico. 219 00:16:06,265 --> 00:16:09,063 In Mexico? Do you know him? 220 00:16:09,134 --> 00:16:12,126 I fought him when I was actively boxing. 221 00:16:12,204 --> 00:16:13,171 Who won? 222 00:16:13,238 --> 00:16:17,538 Two matches, two KO's. Neko-chan beat him three times. 223 00:16:17,609 --> 00:16:21,306 KO's, huh? Both you and Nekota-san were tough. 224 00:16:21,380 --> 00:16:23,075 I'm not sure if we can say that. 225 00:16:24,783 --> 00:16:27,946 It was more like narrowly escaping death. 226 00:16:28,020 --> 00:16:31,820 He is a genius. He boxes like a swallow. 227 00:16:34,093 --> 00:16:37,324 He was like a swallow skillfully flitting through the ring. 228 00:16:40,866 --> 00:16:42,197 A swallow. 229 00:16:42,267 --> 00:16:46,829 Dankichi's Sunday Punch was called the "Flying Swallow." 230 00:16:46,905 --> 00:16:51,137 It was a technique that could block both in-fighters and out-fighters. 231 00:16:51,210 --> 00:16:53,701 The Flying Swallow? What kind of punch could it be? 232 00:16:54,780 --> 00:16:57,840 However, even the genius had a weak spot. 233 00:16:57,916 --> 00:16:59,713 He had a weak jaw. 234 00:17:00,986 --> 00:17:02,783 A glass jaw. 235 00:17:02,855 --> 00:17:07,019 One fateful match, a lucky counterpunch went through his jaw... 236 00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:10,292 and the Swallow's wings were finally clipped. 237 00:17:12,531 --> 00:17:14,499 It's an old story. 238 00:17:15,768 --> 00:17:17,793 That punch really hurt. 239 00:17:19,405 --> 00:17:23,501 The story may be old, but my jaw clearly remembers. 240 00:17:23,575 --> 00:17:25,702 The feel of your knuckles, that is. 241 00:17:26,612 --> 00:17:27,840 Dankichi. 242 00:17:29,948 --> 00:17:31,210 The man in the photo. 243 00:17:33,652 --> 00:17:36,177 So, the Chief is the one who broke his jaw? 244 00:17:39,158 --> 00:17:40,216 Here you are. 245 00:17:40,959 --> 00:17:43,450 You probably have an ulterior motive. Don't mind me. 246 00:17:43,529 --> 00:17:45,121 Huh? But I... 247 00:17:45,197 --> 00:17:47,165 And don't treat me like an old man, either. 248 00:17:47,232 --> 00:17:48,358 Sure. 249 00:17:48,434 --> 00:17:50,231 It's been a very long time. 250 00:17:50,302 --> 00:17:52,793 I stopped by to say hello. 251 00:17:52,871 --> 00:17:54,702 How polite of you. 252 00:17:54,773 --> 00:17:56,638 When I found out I'd be fighting you again... 253 00:17:56,708 --> 00:17:59,006 it stirred up even my old blood. 254 00:17:59,078 --> 00:18:00,909 Fighting? 255 00:18:00,979 --> 00:18:02,606 As of this month... 256 00:18:02,681 --> 00:18:05,707 my boxer reached first ranking in featherweight. 257 00:18:05,784 --> 00:18:08,014 Your boxer? 258 00:18:08,087 --> 00:18:11,215 Former Junior Featherweight Champion... 259 00:18:11,290 --> 00:18:12,917 Kazuki Sanada. 260 00:18:14,393 --> 00:18:16,418 That's the Japan Junior Featherweight Champion... 261 00:18:16,495 --> 00:18:18,156 who defended his title five times! 262 00:18:18,230 --> 00:18:20,357 You took on Sanada? 263 00:18:20,432 --> 00:18:24,630 Sanada returned the belt and moved up to featherweight. 264 00:18:24,703 --> 00:18:27,137 And the champion is obliged to fight the #1 ranker... 265 00:18:27,206 --> 00:18:28,935 in the Champion Carnival. 266 00:18:30,075 --> 00:18:32,839 In other words, your boy, Ippo Makunouchi... 267 00:18:32,911 --> 00:18:36,938 will be fighting Kazuki Sanada, who is ranked first in featherweight. 268 00:18:37,015 --> 00:18:39,176 Is this revenge against me? 269 00:18:41,887 --> 00:18:44,481 Don't look at it like that. 270 00:18:44,556 --> 00:18:46,717 Back when I was active... 271 00:18:46,792 --> 00:18:49,693 I looked forward to fighting you the most. 272 00:18:50,529 --> 00:18:54,693 After all these years, our disciples will fight in our places. 273 00:18:54,766 --> 00:18:59,669 We'll be able to revisit that fight that nearly became a legend. 274 00:18:59,738 --> 00:19:03,174 The kid and I are different types of boxers. 275 00:19:03,242 --> 00:19:06,837 Your spirit lives on inside him. 276 00:19:06,912 --> 00:19:08,641 That's good enough for me. 277 00:19:08,714 --> 00:19:11,080 You haven't been back in the country long. 278 00:19:11,150 --> 00:19:13,880 You can't have been with Sanada long, either. 279 00:19:13,952 --> 00:19:17,183 I may not have had enough time with him to call him my disciple... 280 00:19:17,256 --> 00:19:20,191 but he's an extremely fast learner. 281 00:19:20,826 --> 00:19:23,192 He mastered the Flying Swallow long ago. 282 00:19:23,262 --> 00:19:24,889 The Flying Swallow. 283 00:19:24,963 --> 00:19:27,454 Well, I'll be on my way now. 284 00:19:30,402 --> 00:19:32,893 Wait, I'll let you in on something first. 285 00:19:33,972 --> 00:19:36,805 The Flying Swallow isn't all he's learned from me. 286 00:19:36,875 --> 00:19:39,867 There's another. Let me think... 287 00:19:41,113 --> 00:19:43,911 Guess you could call it the Flying Swallow Flip. 288 00:19:43,982 --> 00:19:45,415 The Flying Swallow Flip? 289 00:19:45,484 --> 00:19:48,885 There are two swallows in the ring. 290 00:19:49,955 --> 00:19:52,753 Beware the second swallow. 291 00:19:55,561 --> 00:19:57,358 Two swallows. 292 00:19:59,998 --> 00:20:00,930 Left. 293 00:20:02,134 --> 00:20:03,624 Dive in when he withdraws! 294 00:20:05,971 --> 00:20:08,405 Keep your wits together. I've got another one. 295 00:20:09,341 --> 00:20:10,399 So that's it? 296 00:20:10,475 --> 00:20:13,706 Weird. I should've been able to dive in deeper. 297 00:20:16,081 --> 00:20:17,708 This is it! This is the timing! 298 00:20:19,284 --> 00:20:20,876 The left isn't fully withdrawn! 299 00:20:22,454 --> 00:20:24,615 He changed course! A left hook! 300 00:20:26,692 --> 00:20:30,128 A punch that changes course! This is the Flying Swallow! 301 00:20:30,195 --> 00:20:31,753 I see. 302 00:20:33,065 --> 00:20:35,363 I did it as you instructed, Chief... 303 00:20:35,434 --> 00:20:37,368 but I bet the real thing is much more impressive. 304 00:20:37,436 --> 00:20:41,338 From jab to hook, to fake uppercut which is actually a jab... 305 00:20:41,406 --> 00:20:43,101 with abundant variations. 306 00:20:43,175 --> 00:20:46,736 It's difficult for an out-boxer to counter that. 307 00:20:46,812 --> 00:20:48,370 As for an infighter... 308 00:20:48,447 --> 00:20:50,108 I can't dive in deep. 309 00:20:50,182 --> 00:20:52,514 Correct. In other words, this right punch... 310 00:20:52,584 --> 00:20:54,108 will effectively crush the Dempsey Roll. 311 00:20:55,988 --> 00:20:57,478 And his left-over-right punch? 312 00:20:57,556 --> 00:20:59,956 The Flying Swallow Flip. It's safe to consider it... 313 00:21:00,025 --> 00:21:02,220 as a right punch designed to counter the kid. 314 00:21:02,628 --> 00:21:04,994 In other words, this right punch is for close-range fighting. 315 00:21:05,831 --> 00:21:08,322 I wonder what it is? Is it like a hook? 316 00:21:08,400 --> 00:21:10,129 Or like an uppercut? Or maybe... 317 00:21:11,536 --> 00:21:14,994 There's no use mulling over a punch we haven't even seen. 318 00:21:15,073 --> 00:21:17,974 For now, we'll do intensive training for the Sanada fight. 319 00:21:18,043 --> 00:21:19,374 Yes, sir! 320 00:21:19,478 --> 00:21:21,343 Monthly Boxing Fan 321 00:21:21,380 --> 00:21:24,872 Monthly Boxing Fan Fujii-san, is Kinoshita Gym refusing interviews? 322 00:21:24,950 --> 00:21:28,909 They're developing a new blow to use on Makunouchi. 323 00:21:28,987 --> 00:21:32,684 He has a unique profile, and I'd like to get people excited, but... 324 00:21:32,758 --> 00:21:33,884 How is Makunouchi-kun? 325 00:21:33,959 --> 00:21:36,393 He's carrying on as usual, like it's nothing. 326 00:21:36,461 --> 00:21:38,452 To be honest, I feel the pressure. 327 00:21:38,530 --> 00:21:41,829 But Sanada-san is a man who defended his title five times. 328 00:21:41,900 --> 00:21:44,733 This time I just happen to be the one holding the belt... 329 00:21:44,803 --> 00:21:47,567 and my feelings towards this match haven't changed. 330 00:21:48,140 --> 00:21:51,303 I will enter the ring as a challenger as usual. 331 00:21:51,410 --> 00:21:55,346 I don't think he truly understands what a defense fight is like. 332 00:21:55,414 --> 00:21:57,006 Really? 333 00:21:57,115 --> 00:21:59,217 Imperial University Medical Department 334 00:21:59,217 --> 00:22:00,952 Imperial University Medical Department Kazuki Sanada... 335 00:22:00,952 --> 00:22:02,054 Imperial University Medical Department fifth year student in the Imperial University Medical Department... 336 00:22:02,054 --> 00:22:03,385 fifth year student in the Imperial University Medical Department... 337 00:22:03,455 --> 00:22:06,424 sole heir to Sanada General Hospital. 338 00:22:06,491 --> 00:22:07,924 He should be here. 339 00:22:09,695 --> 00:22:10,787 Come in. 340 00:22:12,898 --> 00:22:14,525 Good afternoon, Sanada-san. 341 00:22:16,501 --> 00:22:18,469 You are a reporter from Boxing Fan. 342 00:22:19,338 --> 00:22:20,498 My name is Iimura. 343 00:22:20,572 --> 00:22:24,008 Would it be all right to ask you a few questions? 344 00:22:24,076 --> 00:22:26,044 Without an appointment? 345 00:22:27,212 --> 00:22:30,875 I'm open to questions as long as they're not about the punch in development. 346 00:22:33,085 --> 00:22:36,851 I heard that there are high expectations for you at the university. 347 00:22:36,922 --> 00:22:40,949 Your career as a medical doctor is practically assured, yes? 348 00:22:41,026 --> 00:22:43,085 Well, yes. 349 00:22:43,161 --> 00:22:45,254 Anyone would find this unusual... 350 00:22:45,330 --> 00:22:48,993 but why is someone like you boxing? 351 00:22:49,067 --> 00:22:51,001 Would you answer that? 352 00:22:53,071 --> 00:22:56,438 I respect my parents... 353 00:22:56,508 --> 00:22:58,976 and believe the medical profession is superb. 354 00:23:00,245 --> 00:23:03,271 However, I could not blindly walk the route... 355 00:23:03,348 --> 00:23:06,476 my parents laid out for me. 356 00:23:09,087 --> 00:23:11,078 At first it was coincidence. 357 00:23:11,890 --> 00:23:14,984 A magazine had posted a recruiting advertisement... 358 00:23:15,060 --> 00:23:17,460 and I was always somewhat proficient at sports... 359 00:23:17,529 --> 00:23:21,158 so at first I went to punch the sandbag for stress relief. 360 00:23:22,367 --> 00:23:24,528 - I punched it hard. - And then? 361 00:23:24,603 --> 00:23:27,538 It felt so invigorating! 362 00:23:27,606 --> 00:23:29,471 Really. 363 00:23:30,409 --> 00:23:33,469 And after about six months, they made me spar. 364 00:23:33,545 --> 00:23:35,445 I was beaten to a pulp. 365 00:23:36,848 --> 00:23:40,511 So, even the former champion was once a rookie. 366 00:23:40,585 --> 00:23:43,520 It upset me so much I researched the following: 367 00:23:44,890 --> 00:23:48,087 At which angle an impact on the jaw would produce a concussion. 368 00:23:48,860 --> 00:23:52,057 How many punches I can give while the lower body was paralyzed. 369 00:23:53,765 --> 00:23:56,996 The effects and duration of body blows to delay recuperation. 370 00:23:57,869 --> 00:23:59,530 I tested each individually... 371 00:23:59,604 --> 00:24:02,095 and learned to control my opponent. 372 00:24:02,841 --> 00:24:05,173 That's a very medical approach. 373 00:24:05,811 --> 00:24:09,042 However, it didn't unfold as calculated in the professional boxing ring. 374 00:24:10,849 --> 00:24:13,613 Just as I was assured of victory, they would get up again. 375 00:24:14,953 --> 00:24:16,386 I am also the same. 376 00:24:17,789 --> 00:24:19,757 "I can't go on. I still can do this." 377 00:24:20,992 --> 00:24:23,187 Exchanging punches while answering my own questions. 378 00:24:24,529 --> 00:24:28,989 I never felt my own will and strength as much as I do now. 379 00:24:30,035 --> 00:24:34,369 And once I learned the feeling of fulfillment from winning... 380 00:24:34,439 --> 00:24:35,701 I was hooked. 381 00:24:35,774 --> 00:24:37,901 Just to achieve a feeling of fulfillment. 382 00:24:37,976 --> 00:24:42,777 And so you returned the belt just to fight Ippo Makunouchi? 383 00:24:42,848 --> 00:24:46,113 It's quite difficult to overcome the difference in power. 384 00:24:47,219 --> 00:24:49,449 That is what makes it worthwhile. 385 00:24:51,089 --> 00:24:55,082 He definitely possesses overwhelming destructive power. 386 00:24:56,328 --> 00:24:59,195 However, I am striving to be a medical doctor. 387 00:25:00,532 --> 00:25:03,262 I not only possess the knowledge to heal the body... 388 00:25:05,570 --> 00:25:09,062 I also know how to effectively use it on the human body... 389 00:25:10,976 --> 00:25:13,171 to break it. 390 00:25:13,245 --> 00:25:16,840 It looks like he isn't your average rich kid. 391 00:25:19,050 --> 00:25:20,915 The son and heir to a doctor? 392 00:25:20,986 --> 00:25:23,147 That's what Fujii-san said. 393 00:25:23,221 --> 00:25:24,745 He sounds unusual. 394 00:25:24,823 --> 00:25:27,257 Sanada General is a huge hospital. 395 00:25:27,325 --> 00:25:28,292 Huge hospital? 396 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:31,295 Come to mention it, Tomiko told me something about it. 397 00:25:31,363 --> 00:25:36,164 Something about the handsome, only son of a doctor who's a boxer. 398 00:25:36,234 --> 00:25:37,258 Oh? 399 00:25:37,335 --> 00:25:39,963 He's quite a hot topic among the nurses. 400 00:25:40,939 --> 00:25:45,535 A handsome only son of a doctor who's a boxer... 401 00:25:45,610 --> 00:25:47,100 has to be a babe magnet. 402 00:25:47,746 --> 00:25:49,646 Most definitely a babe magnet. 403 00:25:50,448 --> 00:25:53,906 Tomiko said she's not interested in him, but you know! 404 00:25:53,985 --> 00:25:55,782 Putting Tomiko aside... 405 00:25:55,854 --> 00:25:56,946 Putting Tomiko FAR aside... 406 00:25:57,022 --> 00:25:58,148 B-But why? 407 00:25:58,957 --> 00:26:02,051 If he's the hot topic among the nurses, then naturally... 408 00:26:03,228 --> 00:26:06,129 Kumi-chan has probably heard of him! 409 00:26:07,465 --> 00:26:10,832 The idol of the nurses versus Ippo. 410 00:26:10,902 --> 00:26:14,394 The big question is, who will Kumi-chan cheer for? 411 00:26:15,674 --> 00:26:19,269 Don't sweat it. I'm sure she'll cheer for you! 412 00:26:19,911 --> 00:26:22,379 However I can't guarantee what'll happen if you lose. 413 00:26:23,415 --> 00:26:24,882 Just try losing badly. 414 00:26:25,483 --> 00:26:27,451 The belt and the girl. 415 00:26:27,519 --> 00:26:30,920 You might lose two important things all at once. 416 00:26:30,989 --> 00:26:32,650 H-Hey! 417 00:26:32,724 --> 00:26:35,716 Naturally, I could very well lose the belt... 418 00:26:35,794 --> 00:26:38,922 but Kumi-san isn't my girlfriend, so how can she be lost?! 419 00:26:39,564 --> 00:26:42,192 Are you still saying that crap, you bastard?! 420 00:26:42,267 --> 00:26:46,795 I never liked how you putt-putt-putter around! 421 00:26:46,871 --> 00:26:49,169 If you like her, just tell her, dammit! 422 00:26:49,240 --> 00:26:51,674 I... I don't dislike her, but... 423 00:26:51,743 --> 00:26:54,906 You don't dislike her? Then you don't like her?! 424 00:26:54,980 --> 00:26:57,915 Well, if I had to choose between the two... 425 00:26:57,983 --> 00:27:00,110 Argh, stop being wishy-washy, dammit! 426 00:27:00,185 --> 00:27:02,551 Everyone knows how you feel! 427 00:27:02,621 --> 00:27:04,020 We're sick of Mr. Romance-Comedy... 428 00:27:04,089 --> 00:27:06,421 never getting the girl right when he's about to! 429 00:27:07,192 --> 00:27:10,719 Say it! Tell her! Tell her that you love her! 430 00:27:10,795 --> 00:27:13,025 Do you want Sanada to get her?! 431 00:27:13,098 --> 00:27:16,261 Wh-Where does Sanada-san come into this? 432 00:27:16,334 --> 00:27:19,201 He is a little on the heavy side... 433 00:27:19,270 --> 00:27:20,862 but Takamura-san has a point. 434 00:27:20,939 --> 00:27:22,236 What? 435 00:27:22,307 --> 00:27:24,639 At the moment, you are the Japan champion. 436 00:27:24,709 --> 00:27:29,203 You can stick out your chest with pride wherever you go. 437 00:27:29,280 --> 00:27:31,748 Don't you think it's a good time for it? 438 00:27:31,816 --> 00:27:33,283 Good time? 439 00:27:33,351 --> 00:27:35,012 To confess your love. 440 00:27:38,223 --> 00:27:40,987 B-But I'm busy with a match coming up! 441 00:27:41,693 --> 00:27:43,593 As long as you're champion... 442 00:27:43,662 --> 00:27:45,755 you'll always have a match coming up. 443 00:27:46,431 --> 00:27:49,491 Besides, it would be hard to play cool after losing the belt. 444 00:27:49,567 --> 00:27:52,502 Confess! Confess! 445 00:27:52,570 --> 00:27:56,028 Yes, but still... Listen... 446 00:27:56,107 --> 00:27:57,096 You're annoying. 447 00:27:57,175 --> 00:27:59,166 I'll call her on the phone! 448 00:27:59,244 --> 00:28:01,337 Please don't! 449 00:28:01,413 --> 00:28:02,345 Somebody stop him... 450 00:28:02,414 --> 00:28:05,349 Confess! Confess! 451 00:28:05,417 --> 00:28:07,578 I-I'm done for. 452 00:28:07,652 --> 00:28:09,449 I got ya the telephone! 453 00:28:10,021 --> 00:28:12,285 I have no way to stop these people. 454 00:28:12,357 --> 00:28:14,689 They're enjoying this too much! 455 00:28:14,759 --> 00:28:17,387 Now! 456 00:28:19,731 --> 00:28:23,360 Very well. But on one condition! 457 00:28:23,968 --> 00:28:25,162 Alley-oop! 458 00:28:26,271 --> 00:28:27,238 What's going on? 459 00:28:27,305 --> 00:28:29,296 It's a 3-to-1 arm wrestling showdown. 460 00:28:30,508 --> 00:28:33,272 It'd be too much of a handicap if I took part... 461 00:28:33,344 --> 00:28:35,676 so Aoki, Kimura! And... 462 00:28:36,581 --> 00:28:37,639 Goto! 463 00:28:37,716 --> 00:28:40,651 Okay, all I have to do is win. 464 00:28:42,287 --> 00:28:44,221 He probably chose arm wrestling... 465 00:28:44,289 --> 00:28:46,450 because he has confidence in his arm strength... 466 00:28:47,525 --> 00:28:49,516 but Ippo doesn't know the monster strength of Aoki's arms... 467 00:28:49,594 --> 00:28:52,154 trained from his part-time job delivering food on the bike. 468 00:28:52,230 --> 00:28:54,391 We'll start with me. 469 00:28:54,466 --> 00:28:56,366 I'm counting on you. 470 00:28:57,535 --> 00:28:59,503 Look at those arms. 471 00:28:59,571 --> 00:29:02,540 Oh, well, I'll soften him up for Aoki. 472 00:29:03,208 --> 00:29:07,338 If I confessed my love to Kumi-san and she didn't feel the same... 473 00:29:07,412 --> 00:29:09,471 Just the thought gives me chills! 474 00:29:09,547 --> 00:29:10,775 It's fine the way it is. 475 00:29:10,849 --> 00:29:15,013 Both of you relax. All right, now... 476 00:29:15,086 --> 00:29:17,213 Ready... go! 477 00:29:20,658 --> 00:29:21,682 That's one! 478 00:29:21,760 --> 00:29:23,421 Ow. 479 00:29:23,495 --> 00:29:25,429 He's stronger than I imagined. 480 00:29:25,497 --> 00:29:26,691 Leave him to me. 481 00:29:28,366 --> 00:29:29,697 Come on! 482 00:29:31,002 --> 00:29:33,937 Well, what do you think? He's to be reckoned with. 483 00:29:34,572 --> 00:29:37,837 I can't lose at any cost. I can't lose! 484 00:29:37,909 --> 00:29:39,934 I'll take him down quick! 485 00:29:40,011 --> 00:29:42,912 Ready... Go! 486 00:29:46,451 --> 00:29:48,146 His shoulder is dislocated! 487 00:29:48,219 --> 00:29:49,777 He's as strong as a horse! 488 00:29:49,854 --> 00:29:51,378 Makunouchi Sempai is tough! 489 00:29:51,456 --> 00:29:52,388 That's two! 490 00:29:52,457 --> 00:29:55,517 Aoki lost easily. We miscalculated. 491 00:29:55,593 --> 00:29:56,525 Next, please! 492 00:29:56,594 --> 00:29:58,755 No! Goto won't stand a chance! 493 00:29:58,830 --> 00:30:00,263 Next, please! 494 00:30:04,869 --> 00:30:06,097 Right here. 495 00:30:07,038 --> 00:30:09,233 H-Hey, this isn't what we discussed! 496 00:30:09,941 --> 00:30:12,375 Goto had to back out due to a nosebleed. 497 00:30:12,443 --> 00:30:15,241 I may not be up to the task, but just humor me. 498 00:30:15,313 --> 00:30:17,042 That's ridiculous! 499 00:30:17,115 --> 00:30:18,605 Hey, Takamura-san is in it! 500 00:30:18,683 --> 00:30:20,014 This'll be something to see! 501 00:30:20,084 --> 00:30:21,244 Who's stronger?! 502 00:30:21,319 --> 00:30:23,913 Okay, the betting starts at 1,000 yen! 503 00:30:23,988 --> 00:30:25,353 2,000 yen on Takamura-san! 504 00:30:25,423 --> 00:30:26,788 1,000 yen on Makunouchi-san! 505 00:30:26,858 --> 00:30:28,689 - Mine's on Takamura-san! - 2,000 yen on Makunouchi-san! 506 00:30:28,760 --> 00:30:30,990 They're whooping it up enough to start a business! 507 00:30:33,298 --> 00:30:35,391 It's impossible to get out of this now. 508 00:30:35,466 --> 00:30:38,094 But I have to fight Takamura-san. 509 00:30:38,169 --> 00:30:39,329 What's wrong? 510 00:30:41,139 --> 00:30:42,572 This is too unfair. 511 00:30:42,640 --> 00:30:44,267 Come on. 512 00:30:45,143 --> 00:30:49,580 How can you look at me like that? Are you having that much fun?! 513 00:30:49,647 --> 00:30:52,775 Is it that much fun to put people in a spot like this?! 514 00:30:54,052 --> 00:30:55,815 I'm getting really pissed off now! 515 00:30:57,121 --> 00:30:58,816 Let's do it already, baby. 516 00:31:01,426 --> 00:31:03,291 Hurry. 517 00:31:03,728 --> 00:31:06,390 I won't lose... no matter what! 518 00:31:08,633 --> 00:31:11,193 All right, both of you relax... 519 00:31:12,604 --> 00:31:14,003 Ready... 520 00:31:17,108 --> 00:31:18,336 GO! 521 00:31:25,783 --> 00:31:27,410 Neither is giving way. 522 00:31:27,485 --> 00:31:29,043 Not even a twitch. 523 00:31:29,120 --> 00:31:30,246 What's going on here? 524 00:31:30,321 --> 00:31:32,983 Th-This guy is seriously tough! 525 00:31:33,057 --> 00:31:35,992 If I lost concentration, he'd take me in a second! 526 00:31:39,297 --> 00:31:40,992 Ooh, look at Takamura-san! 527 00:31:41,065 --> 00:31:43,727 I won't give up! 528 00:31:43,801 --> 00:31:44,961 What? 529 00:31:45,036 --> 00:31:46,469 I'm not done yet! 530 00:31:46,537 --> 00:31:48,698 I'll beat him and break his arm in the bargain! 531 00:31:48,773 --> 00:31:51,333 I won't lose for anything! 532 00:31:59,450 --> 00:32:00,678 The desk broke! 533 00:32:00,752 --> 00:32:02,845 Wh-Who won? 534 00:32:06,991 --> 00:32:10,188 Looks like victory... is mine. 535 00:32:14,065 --> 00:32:16,124 Justice didn't prevail. 536 00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:24,674 This is good. I was hungry. 537 00:32:24,742 --> 00:32:27,404 R-Really? That's good. 538 00:32:28,579 --> 00:32:30,911 S-She came. 539 00:32:30,982 --> 00:32:33,109 But how do I tell her? 540 00:32:34,419 --> 00:32:37,354 And what if she's not interested? 541 00:32:38,489 --> 00:32:42,220 I may never see this smile again! 542 00:32:43,494 --> 00:32:44,825 Come to think of it... 543 00:32:44,896 --> 00:32:47,831 when I was going home from the gym, Aoki-san said... 544 00:32:47,899 --> 00:32:51,426 I'll give you good news from Tomiko. 545 00:32:51,502 --> 00:32:53,333 She says you got a chance! 546 00:32:53,404 --> 00:32:55,429 A chance! A chance! 547 00:32:57,008 --> 00:32:59,909 Argh, this is no time to be giddy! 548 00:32:59,978 --> 00:33:01,445 Think of what to do next! 549 00:33:04,515 --> 00:33:05,982 It's snowing. 550 00:33:07,185 --> 00:33:08,345 Wampo-kun? 551 00:33:08,419 --> 00:33:10,216 He followed us. 552 00:33:10,755 --> 00:33:12,416 Wampo-kun! 553 00:33:12,490 --> 00:33:15,357 Makunouchi-san, let's take him to the park to play! 554 00:33:16,494 --> 00:33:18,359 Let's go, Wampo-kun! 555 00:33:18,429 --> 00:33:20,158 Wampo... 556 00:33:21,366 --> 00:33:22,594 Nice going! 557 00:33:24,402 --> 00:33:26,029 Here, Wampo! 558 00:33:28,139 --> 00:33:29,606 You're so cute! 559 00:33:29,674 --> 00:33:32,040 This is wonderful. 560 00:33:32,110 --> 00:33:35,944 It all came to this because of Takamura-san's malice... 561 00:33:36,014 --> 00:33:38,710 but maybe it was a good opportunity. 562 00:33:38,783 --> 00:33:41,081 Maybe now... Maybe now, I can... 563 00:33:45,857 --> 00:33:47,119 Kumi-san! 564 00:33:47,191 --> 00:33:48,158 Yes? 565 00:33:52,363 --> 00:33:55,298 I... I need to talk to you about something important. 566 00:34:02,774 --> 00:34:05,709 Wh-What is it? 567 00:34:05,777 --> 00:34:07,404 Uh... 568 00:34:09,881 --> 00:34:11,041 Listen... 569 00:34:11,115 --> 00:34:12,377 Yes? 570 00:34:14,252 --> 00:34:15,776 W-Well... 571 00:34:17,588 --> 00:34:18,782 Um... 572 00:34:20,792 --> 00:34:23,522 Uh... Um... 573 00:34:23,594 --> 00:34:25,118 You see... 574 00:34:28,032 --> 00:34:31,729 Ugh, I can't tell her! 575 00:34:31,803 --> 00:34:33,464 Please tell me. 576 00:34:35,440 --> 00:34:40,377 I'll be listening. 577 00:34:41,779 --> 00:34:46,307 So please tell me what you have to say. 578 00:34:52,256 --> 00:34:54,053 I'll tell her. 579 00:34:54,125 --> 00:34:57,788 I'll be honest and tell her I love her. 580 00:34:57,862 --> 00:34:59,523 I can do it now. 581 00:35:05,002 --> 00:35:06,663 Kumi-san... 582 00:35:06,737 --> 00:35:08,671 I... I... 583 00:35:10,408 --> 00:35:11,807 need to tell you that... 584 00:35:15,012 --> 00:35:15,979 I... 585 00:35:17,815 --> 00:35:19,976 I... 586 00:35:21,052 --> 00:35:22,542 I? 587 00:35:23,554 --> 00:35:24,486 Have... 588 00:35:24,555 --> 00:35:26,147 Have? 589 00:35:26,624 --> 00:35:29,650 I have this match coming up, and... 590 00:35:29,727 --> 00:35:33,857 I really want you to come to cheer for me... you know. 591 00:35:40,304 --> 00:35:41,635 Um... 592 00:35:41,706 --> 00:35:43,606 I already know about it. 593 00:35:43,674 --> 00:35:45,642 They're talking about it at the hospital. 594 00:35:46,644 --> 00:35:50,444 All the nurses said they're going to cheer for Sanada-san. 595 00:35:50,515 --> 00:35:51,743 Does that include you? 596 00:35:54,418 --> 00:35:56,943 Sanada-san is a wonderful person... 597 00:35:57,021 --> 00:35:59,251 and they've all invited me to come, so... 598 00:36:03,361 --> 00:36:05,386 If... if that's the case... 599 00:36:06,898 --> 00:36:08,923 I guess that's that. 600 00:36:10,735 --> 00:36:12,930 That's that?! Is that what you want? 601 00:36:13,604 --> 00:36:17,005 Do you want me to go and support your opponent?! 602 00:36:18,442 --> 00:36:23,209 You're under no obligation to cheer for me, so... 603 00:36:23,948 --> 00:36:24,915 Obligation? 604 00:36:24,982 --> 00:36:28,315 I have no right to tell you to cheer for me, so... 605 00:36:32,390 --> 00:36:35,018 Obligation? Right?! 606 00:36:35,092 --> 00:36:36,354 Why? 607 00:36:38,029 --> 00:36:40,964 Why do you have to phrase it like that?! 608 00:36:41,032 --> 00:36:43,933 W-Well... 609 00:36:44,001 --> 00:36:48,700 I think you should cheer for whoever you want to cheer for. 610 00:36:56,347 --> 00:36:59,475 Very well. That is what I shall do. 611 00:37:01,519 --> 00:37:02,918 Goodbye. 612 00:37:16,601 --> 00:37:18,193 Idiot. 613 00:37:21,372 --> 00:37:24,102 It wasn't supposed to be like this. 614 00:37:31,148 --> 00:37:32,581 Did he get dumped? 615 00:37:32,650 --> 00:37:34,379 She lost patience with him? 616 00:37:36,287 --> 00:37:37,948 I'm leaving. 617 00:37:38,022 --> 00:37:39,819 Good idea. 618 00:37:39,890 --> 00:37:41,619 Don't catch cold. 619 00:37:54,338 --> 00:37:56,203 Ugh, it's getting cold. 620 00:37:57,408 --> 00:37:59,876 It's gonna be the coldest night of the year. 621 00:38:02,246 --> 00:38:03,235 Hey, where's dinner? 622 00:38:05,816 --> 00:38:07,750 I said dinner. 623 00:38:10,321 --> 00:38:11,720 Hey, dinner... 624 00:38:11,789 --> 00:38:14,019 Why don't you make dinner once in a while?! 625 00:38:14,091 --> 00:38:15,251 Wh-What the...?! 626 00:38:15,326 --> 00:38:16,793 Arrgh! 627 00:38:29,106 --> 00:38:30,903 He's completely absorbed. 628 00:38:30,975 --> 00:38:33,500 I guess we really did it to him this time. 629 00:38:33,577 --> 00:38:34,976 Guess I'll cheer him up. 630 00:38:35,046 --> 00:38:36,206 I wouldn't. 631 00:38:36,280 --> 00:38:37,269 Huh? 632 00:38:38,449 --> 00:38:41,247 Ippo lost one thing that was important to him. 633 00:38:41,319 --> 00:38:43,287 Now boxing is all he has left. 634 00:38:43,354 --> 00:38:47,984 We should support him so he at least keeps the belt. 635 00:38:48,059 --> 00:38:50,584 It was originally his plan, too! 636 00:38:50,661 --> 00:38:52,891 He plans to wait for it to blow over. 637 00:38:53,264 --> 00:38:56,290 I never imagined it would end up like that. 638 00:38:57,034 --> 00:38:58,592 The match is coming up... 639 00:38:58,669 --> 00:39:00,830 and those three demons have messed with my mind. 640 00:39:03,908 --> 00:39:06,433 Still, if I had only told her... 641 00:39:06,510 --> 00:39:08,307 the way I ought to have... 642 00:39:09,847 --> 00:39:13,180 Argh, I give up! I must focus on the match! 643 00:39:13,250 --> 00:39:15,275 I must get past my first defense match! 644 00:39:21,959 --> 00:39:23,586 Ready? Go! 645 00:39:48,152 --> 00:39:49,483 All right, very good. 646 00:39:58,596 --> 00:40:01,531 KINOSHITA Boxing Gym Three Weeks Before the Match 647 00:40:01,565 --> 00:40:05,524 Public Sparring Session 648 00:40:09,940 --> 00:40:11,168 That's the Flying Swallow? 649 00:40:12,143 --> 00:40:13,633 I see. 650 00:40:13,711 --> 00:40:16,271 That punch is difficult for a heavily-built opponent to dive into. 651 00:40:20,618 --> 00:40:22,552 - Whoa. - Is he ending it? 652 00:40:24,121 --> 00:40:25,053 He pulled back. 653 00:40:26,857 --> 00:40:30,122 He predicted the counterattack. What intuition. 654 00:40:31,262 --> 00:40:33,457 Are ya blind? 655 00:40:33,531 --> 00:40:34,555 What? 656 00:40:34,632 --> 00:40:36,395 There is something called palpation. 657 00:40:37,501 --> 00:40:40,527 It is to touch the patient's body to gauge their condition. 658 00:40:41,238 --> 00:40:43,798 To Sanada, landing a punch... 659 00:40:43,874 --> 00:40:46,672 comes very close to palpation. 660 00:40:46,744 --> 00:40:48,041 It is not intuition. 661 00:40:51,749 --> 00:40:52,909 He pulled back again. 662 00:40:54,985 --> 00:40:56,418 Watch this closely. 663 00:41:08,632 --> 00:41:11,123 What was supposed to come after his right uppercut? 664 00:41:13,604 --> 00:41:15,504 Since he fell... 665 00:41:15,573 --> 00:41:18,167 we couldn't show you the second swallow. 666 00:41:24,448 --> 00:41:26,973 Deflect with the right guard and dive in. 667 00:41:27,051 --> 00:41:28,348 This is the Flying Swallow countermeasure? 668 00:41:28,419 --> 00:41:30,319 That's Chief Kamogawa for you. 669 00:41:30,387 --> 00:41:33,515 The Day Before The Match After The Weigh-ln 670 00:41:33,591 --> 00:41:36,560 Is Makunouchi-kun always like that? 671 00:41:37,661 --> 00:41:40,323 Champion, please give us a comment on your first defense fight. 672 00:41:45,936 --> 00:41:47,904 That means you, Dumbo. 673 00:41:47,972 --> 00:41:49,132 Oh, right! 674 00:41:50,407 --> 00:41:53,308 I doubt he feels much pressure. 675 00:41:54,478 --> 00:41:57,345 I doubt he's the type who can put on an act... 676 00:41:57,414 --> 00:42:00,850 but you were paralyzed for your first defense fight as well. 677 00:42:00,918 --> 00:42:02,010 Yes. 678 00:42:02,086 --> 00:42:04,054 Anyway, we'll see tomorrow. 679 00:42:05,422 --> 00:42:09,256 The Swallow Flip is likely a hook or an uppercut. 680 00:42:09,326 --> 00:42:11,191 I believe that also. 681 00:42:11,262 --> 00:42:14,095 He has more chest muscle than when he was in junior featherweight. 682 00:42:14,164 --> 00:42:17,099 If we know that, there's nothing to fear. 683 00:42:17,167 --> 00:42:20,295 Your infighting Peek-a-Boo is perfectly suited. 684 00:42:20,371 --> 00:42:22,839 Above all else, the range is right up your alley. 685 00:42:22,907 --> 00:42:26,104 Well? Some of the weight off your shoulders now? 686 00:42:26,176 --> 00:42:28,576 I am tense, but that's normal. 687 00:42:29,346 --> 00:42:30,540 I'm in good condition. 688 00:42:32,216 --> 00:42:35,379 Good. He really does appear normal. 689 00:42:40,624 --> 00:42:43,058 Huh? What brings you all here? 690 00:42:43,127 --> 00:42:44,924 Oh, he's back! 691 00:42:46,096 --> 00:42:49,065 K.O.! IPPO MAKUNOUCHI The Ippo Makunouchi Fan Club Fishing Boat Rental MAKUNOUCHI Regulars 692 00:42:49,133 --> 00:42:50,691 Wow! 693 00:42:50,768 --> 00:42:52,395 We're taking this to tomorrow's fight. 694 00:42:52,469 --> 00:42:54,460 You defend that belt, Champ! 695 00:42:54,538 --> 00:42:56,563 Yes, sir! I'll do my best! 696 00:42:56,640 --> 00:42:59,575 And this is from me and the boss. 697 00:43:00,711 --> 00:43:02,042 Wow! 698 00:43:04,648 --> 00:43:08,311 Red is definitely the color of a champion! 699 00:43:08,385 --> 00:43:10,319 After all, you're in the Red Corner now. 700 00:43:10,721 --> 00:43:13,087 Thanks, Umezawa-kun, Mom! 701 00:43:13,157 --> 00:43:14,852 Do you see the 12 stars? 702 00:43:14,925 --> 00:43:17,393 That's how many KO's you have. And... 703 00:43:18,462 --> 00:43:20,987 I've got the 13th star all ready to go. 704 00:43:21,065 --> 00:43:23,056 I'm counting on another KO tomorrow. 705 00:43:23,601 --> 00:43:25,626 Yeah! Thanks! 706 00:43:25,703 --> 00:43:27,000 Thank you! 707 00:43:28,305 --> 00:43:29,670 Thank you so much! 708 00:43:30,641 --> 00:43:32,700 Thank you, all of you! 709 00:43:32,776 --> 00:43:34,141 Do your best! 710 00:43:34,211 --> 00:43:35,439 Aw, shucks! 711 00:43:35,512 --> 00:43:37,776 KINOSHITA Boxing Gym 712 00:43:37,848 --> 00:43:39,145 See you tomorrow. 713 00:43:39,216 --> 00:43:41,081 Sure, take it easy. 714 00:43:41,919 --> 00:43:44,717 Doctor, Doctor! Let's play! 715 00:43:44,788 --> 00:43:46,483 What, now? 716 00:43:46,557 --> 00:43:49,685 Tsugumi, Sanada has a match tomorrow. 717 00:43:49,760 --> 00:43:50,954 Don't give him a hard time. 718 00:43:51,028 --> 00:43:52,791 Aw! 719 00:43:52,863 --> 00:43:56,390 Chief, a little time with the kid will help me relax. 720 00:43:56,467 --> 00:43:58,958 Oh, really? Thanks. 721 00:43:59,036 --> 00:44:01,869 Yay! I hate you, Dad! 722 00:44:01,939 --> 00:44:02,963 Hey! 723 00:44:05,075 --> 00:44:06,940 Hey, no way! 724 00:44:07,011 --> 00:44:08,171 Take that! 725 00:44:11,281 --> 00:44:13,647 Aw, I lost again. 726 00:44:13,717 --> 00:44:15,685 You suck, Doctor. 727 00:44:15,753 --> 00:44:18,517 And you're so good at the real thing, too. 728 00:44:18,589 --> 00:44:21,888 Tsugumi-chan, I'm not a doctor yet, you know. 729 00:44:21,959 --> 00:44:25,690 What? But you fixed my cold, remember? 730 00:44:25,763 --> 00:44:27,321 That makes you a doctor. 731 00:44:27,398 --> 00:44:29,958 A doctor who can fix any kind of sickness! 732 00:44:30,701 --> 00:44:32,760 It was just a simple cold. 733 00:44:34,304 --> 00:44:36,966 But there are things I can't heal. 734 00:44:37,041 --> 00:44:38,269 What? 735 00:44:38,342 --> 00:44:40,105 Like the anxiety brought on by illness. 736 00:44:40,177 --> 00:44:41,576 Anxiety? 737 00:44:43,313 --> 00:44:47,909 I actually want to heal the anxiety as well as the illness itself. 738 00:44:47,985 --> 00:44:51,614 But to get rid of anxiety, you need courage. 739 00:44:51,689 --> 00:44:54,055 And to give others courage... 740 00:44:54,124 --> 00:44:56,354 you also need to be strong as a human being. 741 00:44:56,427 --> 00:44:59,726 You are strong, Doc. You became champion. 742 00:45:00,531 --> 00:45:03,091 No offense to everyone I've fought in the past... 743 00:45:03,167 --> 00:45:06,159 but I don't think my strength has ever been put to the test. 744 00:45:07,805 --> 00:45:10,933 Was that a little difficult? Well, let's play this thing. 745 00:45:11,008 --> 00:45:11,975 Yeah! 746 00:45:14,778 --> 00:45:17,804 That's right. I've never been put to the test. 747 00:45:17,881 --> 00:45:21,874 That is why I sought my answer in a higher weight class. 748 00:45:21,952 --> 00:45:24,819 To the man who defeated Sendo with overwhelming power. 749 00:45:26,690 --> 00:45:29,921 Ippo Makunouchi. The perfect man for the job. 750 00:45:31,662 --> 00:45:33,425 He will put me to the test. 751 00:45:34,832 --> 00:45:37,767 If I defeat him, I can ascertain my own strength. 752 00:45:39,036 --> 00:45:40,799 That is why I challenged him! 753 00:45:44,575 --> 00:45:46,475 Oh, no! 754 00:45:46,543 --> 00:45:48,204 I win again! 755 00:45:59,123 --> 00:46:00,784 Champion red. 756 00:46:02,960 --> 00:46:05,520 I've never entered from the Red Corner before. 757 00:46:09,433 --> 00:46:11,424 The belt Date-san wore... 758 00:46:12,035 --> 00:46:14,196 the belt I worked so hard to take from Sendo-san... 759 00:46:16,273 --> 00:46:19,731 If I lost it easily, he would be disappointed in me, too... 760 00:46:21,478 --> 00:46:23,139 and I can't let it go just like that. 761 00:46:26,016 --> 00:46:28,348 No, I can't let it go no matter what! 762 00:46:34,792 --> 00:46:38,922 Sanada-san looked relaxed. I wonder why? 763 00:46:38,996 --> 00:46:41,692 Is he confident? Or is he... 764 00:46:42,733 --> 00:46:45,702 No! Don't think about anything unnecessary. 765 00:46:46,370 --> 00:46:47,997 Think only about winning! 766 00:46:51,341 --> 00:46:53,070 I will win. 767 00:46:53,143 --> 00:46:55,737 I will win. I will win! 768 00:47:08,192 --> 00:47:09,750 Okay. 769 00:47:10,460 --> 00:47:11,825 Here I go! 770 00:47:11,895 --> 00:47:15,831 The Day Of The Match 771 00:47:15,899 --> 00:47:18,834 I'll rush back by the main event. 772 00:47:18,902 --> 00:47:21,097 I'll be cheering like crazy, so do your best! 773 00:47:21,605 --> 00:47:25,336 Ippo MAKUNOUCHI vs. Kazuki SANADA 774 00:47:28,445 --> 00:47:31,107 I intend to win by KO! 775 00:47:31,181 --> 00:47:32,580 S-Sure. 776 00:47:39,690 --> 00:47:42,818 He's really enthused about this! 777 00:47:43,260 --> 00:47:45,751 This'll really make it worthwhile to cheer for him! 778 00:47:46,330 --> 00:47:47,592 I don't know. 779 00:47:47,664 --> 00:47:48,631 Huh? 780 00:47:51,201 --> 00:47:53,863 I hate to be a wet blanket... 781 00:47:53,937 --> 00:47:57,930 but he seems to be out of his element this time. 782 00:47:58,008 --> 00:48:00,442 What? You mean Ippo? 783 00:48:00,510 --> 00:48:03,206 Even if he didn't say so, I can see it from his behavior. 784 00:48:04,114 --> 00:48:05,809 What do you mean by that? 785 00:48:07,317 --> 00:48:08,648 To put it bluntly... 786 00:48:08,719 --> 00:48:11,347 I think he might lose. 787 00:48:30,908 --> 00:48:34,275 Ippo Makunouchi enters the hall, championship belt held up high... 788 00:48:34,344 --> 00:48:36,335 facing his first defense fight! 789 00:48:36,413 --> 00:48:38,404 He is wearing red shoes and trunks! 790 00:48:38,482 --> 00:48:41,349 12 KO stars glitter from his waist! 791 00:48:41,418 --> 00:48:45,582 After tonight, will he add the 13th shining star? 792 00:48:47,257 --> 00:48:48,724 What's wrong? 793 00:48:48,792 --> 00:48:50,851 I thought he was all right... 794 00:48:50,928 --> 00:48:52,520 but it looks like he's falling into the trap. 795 00:48:52,596 --> 00:48:53,756 Yeah. 796 00:48:53,830 --> 00:48:57,789 It's the pressure of a debut defense match as champion. 797 00:49:07,177 --> 00:49:09,839 So, all of a sudden, he's feeling the pressure... 798 00:49:09,913 --> 00:49:12,279 now that he's really here. He can't help it. 799 00:49:12,349 --> 00:49:15,807 The first defense match is always loaded with intense pressure. 800 00:49:15,886 --> 00:49:17,114 Kid! 801 00:49:17,821 --> 00:49:18,549 Yes, sir! 802 00:49:18,622 --> 00:49:21,113 Listen, dodge the first punch. 803 00:49:21,191 --> 00:49:23,716 That'll loosen you up and let you get into the rhythm! 804 00:49:24,561 --> 00:49:25,823 Seconds out! 805 00:49:26,330 --> 00:49:28,161 The first punch. 806 00:49:34,037 --> 00:49:37,495 It... it's hopeless. I can't do it like this. 807 00:49:37,574 --> 00:49:39,474 Fighters to center! 808 00:49:40,677 --> 00:49:42,042 Not like this. 809 00:49:44,214 --> 00:49:45,806 Once the bell rings... 810 00:49:51,121 --> 00:49:53,783 Now, the fight is finally underway! 811 00:49:54,224 --> 00:49:56,089 The fighters glare at each other from a distance! 812 00:49:56,159 --> 00:49:58,093 How will this fight unfold? 813 00:49:59,863 --> 00:50:03,299 The kid's movements are obviously stiff. 814 00:50:03,367 --> 00:50:05,562 Kamogawa, I challenge you. 815 00:50:08,605 --> 00:50:11,733 I can't get hit by the first punch. I must dodge it. 816 00:50:11,808 --> 00:50:13,537 Then I will get into the rhythm! 817 00:50:21,618 --> 00:50:25,054 I must dodge it. Will it be a left or a right? 818 00:50:25,122 --> 00:50:26,282 Which?! 819 00:50:27,090 --> 00:50:29,251 A left! I can dodge this! 820 00:50:31,828 --> 00:50:35,730 A right! The champion loses his balance! 821 00:50:36,400 --> 00:50:38,459 Your foot is glued to the mat. 822 00:50:38,535 --> 00:50:40,969 Obviously, you're stiff as a board! 823 00:50:41,038 --> 00:50:43,438 Hit before he had the chance to loosen up! 824 00:50:43,507 --> 00:50:44,701 That had to hurt! 825 00:50:44,775 --> 00:50:48,438 Mentally as well. His mind is probably in a state of panic. 826 00:50:48,512 --> 00:50:51,208 Wh-What?! Did I take a punch? 827 00:50:51,281 --> 00:50:52,942 I'm too confused to tell. 828 00:50:55,252 --> 00:50:57,686 Sanada launches an attack with no further ado! 829 00:50:57,754 --> 00:50:59,415 The champion is suddenly in trouble! 830 00:51:00,690 --> 00:51:03,454 A sudden big-gun right?! That's the former chap for you. 831 00:51:03,527 --> 00:51:05,461 He's fully aware of the pressure of the first defense fight! 832 00:51:08,799 --> 00:51:12,326 The right landed clean! It will take you 5 seconds to recover. 833 00:51:21,011 --> 00:51:23,912 A right! The champion's awesome uppercut! 834 00:51:23,980 --> 00:51:25,914 So close! If that had landed, the fight would be over! 835 00:51:25,982 --> 00:51:28,177 Don't lose your cool, Sanada! 836 00:51:28,251 --> 00:51:31,618 That wasn't even close. He was fully aware of the boy's recovery time. 837 00:51:31,688 --> 00:51:33,383 Right now, the pace is ours! 838 00:51:33,457 --> 00:51:35,618 This is the worst possible start! 839 00:51:35,692 --> 00:51:38,388 It wasn't the kid's style to dodge and get the rhythm! 840 00:51:38,962 --> 00:51:41,556 Hit him first! Don't let Sanada hit you! 841 00:51:42,966 --> 00:51:44,695 He's acting so dignified. 842 00:51:45,902 --> 00:51:48,370 It's hard to tell who's champion at this rate! 843 00:51:51,374 --> 00:51:55,333 Remember your own boxing style! You must box in your own style! 844 00:51:55,412 --> 00:51:58,006 The champion begins to sway his body from side to side. 845 00:51:58,081 --> 00:52:00,072 Is he getting into a rhythm? 846 00:52:00,150 --> 00:52:03,051 I took the title with my own boxing style! 847 00:52:03,120 --> 00:52:05,054 I can go forward with confidence! 848 00:52:05,589 --> 00:52:07,181 The champion charges in! 849 00:52:07,257 --> 00:52:09,020 I'll dodge his left and take it into an exchange! 850 00:52:10,427 --> 00:52:12,861 I was able to dodge his left! His body is unguarded! 851 00:52:12,929 --> 00:52:14,089 This will work! 852 00:52:16,299 --> 00:52:17,596 A right flashes! 853 00:52:17,667 --> 00:52:18,326 The Flying Swallow! 854 00:52:18,401 --> 00:52:20,767 Oh, no! I forgot he had this! 855 00:52:23,707 --> 00:52:26,073 He's coming! Will it be straight or curved?! 856 00:52:29,446 --> 00:52:31,277 A straight double hit! 857 00:52:33,850 --> 00:52:35,647 It's no good! I can't read him at all! 858 00:52:35,719 --> 00:52:37,414 I can't get the timing right! 859 00:52:37,487 --> 00:52:39,148 Chief... 860 00:52:39,222 --> 00:52:41,656 This has turned into the development I feared most. 861 00:52:41,725 --> 00:52:44,626 The kid may have won the title with true ability... 862 00:52:44,694 --> 00:52:47,663 but he hasn't mentally matured as a champion. 863 00:52:47,731 --> 00:52:50,700 Think of him as a castle without a moat. 864 00:52:50,767 --> 00:52:53,361 His inner citadel was easily invaded! 865 00:52:54,604 --> 00:52:57,835 The challenger goes in again! The champion manages to evade him! 866 00:53:00,544 --> 00:53:01,841 But he is stopped! 867 00:53:01,912 --> 00:53:04,904 The fast, straight progress reverses into an attack! 868 00:53:04,981 --> 00:53:06,471 This is the Flying Swallow! 869 00:53:06,550 --> 00:53:09,144 His moves look exactly like a swallow's! 870 00:53:09,219 --> 00:53:12,120 His sharpness is like that of Dankichi at his peak. 871 00:53:12,756 --> 00:53:15,657 It's even more effective because of his wider reach. 872 00:53:15,725 --> 00:53:18,751 Sanada is the ideal man to master the Flying Swallow. 873 00:53:19,896 --> 00:53:22,160 Peek-a-Boo? It's definitely a pesky block. 874 00:53:22,966 --> 00:53:25,833 However, Makunouchi-kun, if you stay balled up all the time... 875 00:53:26,570 --> 00:53:27,867 you can't defend the belt! 876 00:53:28,838 --> 00:53:31,773 Whoa, it lands! Did this have an effect?! 877 00:53:33,944 --> 00:53:37,175 And there's the bell ending Round One. 878 00:53:37,247 --> 00:53:39,181 The opening scores are 10-9! 879 00:53:39,249 --> 00:53:41,683 The round obviously goes to the challenger! 880 00:53:43,486 --> 00:53:46,649 The Flying Swallow is way more trouble than I imagined. 881 00:53:46,723 --> 00:53:49,487 He needs to turn the tide or he'll be dragged under. 882 00:53:50,627 --> 00:53:53,619 Sanada isn't the type to go overboard, no matter how good his odds are. 883 00:53:54,264 --> 00:53:56,459 Doesn't look like he'll give him the chance to regroup. 884 00:53:59,469 --> 00:54:02,666 He came back to me completely disheveled. 885 00:54:02,739 --> 00:54:05,799 This swelling speaks volumes of the effectiveness of the Flying Swallow. 886 00:54:06,343 --> 00:54:08,243 Listen! You can't find a way out of this fix... 887 00:54:08,311 --> 00:54:10,108 no matter how well you guard! 888 00:54:10,180 --> 00:54:12,478 Go forward without being led astray by the Flying Swallow. 889 00:54:12,549 --> 00:54:16,383 Going on the offensive is the only way to change the flow! 890 00:54:16,453 --> 00:54:17,420 Yes, sir! 891 00:54:18,822 --> 00:54:20,483 What's your pulse? 892 00:54:21,091 --> 00:54:22,922 Okay. Nothing out of the ordinary. 893 00:54:22,993 --> 00:54:25,928 But that Peek-a-boo block is troublesome. 894 00:54:25,996 --> 00:54:30,160 It protects his vitals in exchange for the facial swelling. 895 00:54:30,233 --> 00:54:33,464 Never mind. Attack his guard with the Flying Swallow. 896 00:54:33,536 --> 00:54:35,436 Make him tense up more. 897 00:54:35,505 --> 00:54:37,234 That is precisely what we want him to do. 898 00:54:37,974 --> 00:54:41,273 I doubt even the great trainer Genji Kamogawa will realize... 899 00:54:41,344 --> 00:54:43,437 that even the Flying Swallow is merely a sacrificial pawn. 900 00:54:43,513 --> 00:54:46,175 That it is merely the precursor... 901 00:54:46,249 --> 00:54:48,012 leading up to the second Flying Swallow. 902 00:54:50,820 --> 00:54:52,014 Seconds out! 903 00:54:52,088 --> 00:54:54,079 I must turn the tide. 904 00:54:54,157 --> 00:54:56,250 I can't be dragged under like this. 905 00:54:56,326 --> 00:54:58,794 In order to turn the tide in one go... 906 00:54:58,862 --> 00:54:59,988 Round Two! 907 00:55:03,833 --> 00:55:05,733 Oh, my! The champion charges in! 908 00:55:05,802 --> 00:55:07,497 He catches the challenger off guard! 909 00:55:07,570 --> 00:55:10,266 He's come to take back the lead by force! 910 00:55:10,340 --> 00:55:11,967 But I'll stop him with the Flying Swallow! 911 00:55:13,977 --> 00:55:16,104 The most powerful weapon I have! 912 00:55:19,182 --> 00:55:20,342 The Dempsey Roll! 913 00:55:20,417 --> 00:55:21,349 Right on! 914 00:55:21,418 --> 00:55:23,352 This will turn the tide! 915 00:55:23,420 --> 00:55:24,352 I don't think so. 916 00:55:28,858 --> 00:55:32,294 He stops it! Just as the Dempsey Roll begins... 917 00:55:32,362 --> 00:55:35,525 he body slams to stop the revolutions! 918 00:55:37,267 --> 00:55:39,258 To stop a pendulum... 919 00:55:39,336 --> 00:55:42,134 merely exert a little force on its fulcrum. 920 00:55:42,939 --> 00:55:44,270 It looked rough... 921 00:55:44,341 --> 00:55:47,777 but Takeshi Sendo taught us the most rational way to stop it. 922 00:55:48,812 --> 00:55:52,475 Your punches are already exposed and are no longer fatal! 923 00:55:54,317 --> 00:55:58,481 The challenger regains himself! He calmly poises himself. 924 00:55:59,255 --> 00:56:03,089 This result was to be expected with Dankichi as his cornerman. 925 00:56:03,626 --> 00:56:05,457 He's likely researched everything. 926 00:56:06,363 --> 00:56:08,354 A champion sometimes does have to bear the brunt... 927 00:56:08,431 --> 00:56:09,921 of the hardships of his title. 928 00:56:10,667 --> 00:56:11,964 Don't flinch, Kid! 929 00:56:12,035 --> 00:56:14,697 You can't turn the tide if you start guarding now! 930 00:56:15,438 --> 00:56:18,601 How could the Dempsey Roll have been stopped so easily? 931 00:56:21,411 --> 00:56:23,675 The champ again poises for the Dempsey Roll! 932 00:56:24,314 --> 00:56:26,612 Even if he stops it once or twice, I won't give up on it! 933 00:56:26,683 --> 00:56:28,082 That is what I've always done! 934 00:56:33,490 --> 00:56:35,117 It's stopped by the Flying Swallow! 935 00:56:35,191 --> 00:56:37,216 The revolutions of the Dempsey are cut off! 936 00:56:39,362 --> 00:56:41,523 When he approaches, he's body checked. 937 00:56:41,598 --> 00:56:43,566 At middle range, the Flying Swallow is dominant. 938 00:56:43,633 --> 00:56:46,193 The Dempsey Roll is completely blocked off. 939 00:56:47,771 --> 00:56:50,934 A random swallow attack! The champ is pinned down! 940 00:56:51,007 --> 00:56:54,204 I'm sorry, but I'll stop it as many times as it takes! 941 00:56:54,277 --> 00:56:58,441 The Dempsey Roll is the most terrifying attack to me! 942 00:56:58,515 --> 00:57:00,574 What are you doing, Ippo?! 943 00:57:00,650 --> 00:57:03,118 No, the guy is real tough. 944 00:57:04,554 --> 00:57:06,181 With a guard that tight... 945 00:57:06,256 --> 00:57:08,486 Sanada won't get an effective hit in that easily. 946 00:57:08,558 --> 00:57:12,187 Sanada will lose patience and throw wide for sure. 947 00:57:12,262 --> 00:57:14,423 That's what Ippo's waiting for! 948 00:57:15,465 --> 00:57:16,796 It's Operation Turtle! 949 00:57:18,401 --> 00:57:21,529 Damn that Peek-a-Boo block. It's so tough! 950 00:57:21,604 --> 00:57:25,165 At that rate, he has to back off to get in an effective hit! 951 00:57:25,241 --> 00:57:27,072 There's a way. 952 00:57:27,143 --> 00:57:29,008 There is a way to get in an effective hit. 953 00:57:32,348 --> 00:57:34,248 His rhythm changed! 954 00:57:35,251 --> 00:57:37,583 A right uppercut! Block it! 955 00:57:39,389 --> 00:57:41,016 Good! I withstood it! 956 00:57:41,624 --> 00:57:44,092 He's already in the next motion! 957 00:57:44,160 --> 00:57:45,457 It's a double right uppercut! 958 00:57:46,362 --> 00:57:48,660 It's okay! I can contain it with my block. 959 00:57:49,732 --> 00:57:51,529 I'll contain it... 960 00:57:51,601 --> 00:57:52,829 and fight back! 961 00:57:55,505 --> 00:57:58,133 There are two Flying Swallows in the ring. 962 00:57:58,808 --> 00:58:01,368 Beware the second swallow. 963 00:58:05,281 --> 00:58:06,771 But how?! 964 00:58:08,751 --> 00:58:12,346 Surprised, Kamogawa? This is it. 965 00:58:12,422 --> 00:58:14,014 The Swallow Flip. 966 00:58:16,392 --> 00:58:18,019 I can't wrap my brain around it! 967 00:58:18,094 --> 00:58:20,961 It's physically impossible to punch through a block! 968 00:58:21,030 --> 00:58:24,329 What kind of mechanisms are behind that punch?! 969 00:58:24,400 --> 00:58:27,198 Th-This is the Swallow Flip? 970 00:58:27,270 --> 00:58:30,671 The champ's knees fold! Is he going under?! 971 00:58:33,409 --> 00:58:37,277 No way! Not in my first match as champion! 972 00:58:37,347 --> 00:58:39,178 I won't fall easily! 973 00:58:40,483 --> 00:58:42,348 His brain rocked, and the signals to move... 974 00:58:42,418 --> 00:58:44,181 have not reached his lower extremities. 975 00:58:45,154 --> 00:58:46,746 He won't throw anything powerful. 976 00:58:46,823 --> 00:58:48,381 I can block and counterattack. 977 00:58:57,066 --> 00:58:59,830 He blows him away right through blocked gloves! 978 00:58:59,903 --> 00:59:02,463 This destructive power is the champion's main attraction! 979 00:59:02,539 --> 00:59:04,336 He stopped his momentum. 980 00:59:05,041 --> 00:59:07,373 Now, can he reverse their positions in one fell swoop?! 981 00:59:07,443 --> 00:59:11,140 Don't get excited. He only hit through the block. 982 00:59:11,214 --> 00:59:12,613 He's sustained no damage. 983 00:59:16,786 --> 00:59:20,051 Did it still have an effect? Those are some fists. 984 00:59:20,924 --> 00:59:24,189 I can feel their force right through the block! 985 00:59:24,260 --> 00:59:26,387 But I'm mostly surprised at his recuperative power. 986 00:59:27,130 --> 00:59:29,621 He regrouped his lower body in under one second! 987 00:59:29,699 --> 00:59:31,826 Is this his strength? 988 00:59:34,203 --> 00:59:36,603 I gain nothing by going around to protect! 989 00:59:36,673 --> 00:59:39,141 I can't let Sanada-san lash a fist out! 990 00:59:39,208 --> 00:59:42,041 Ippo-kun got his engine running! 991 00:59:42,111 --> 00:59:44,011 He's using too much force. 992 00:59:44,080 --> 00:59:45,980 He's only charging forward recklessly... 993 00:59:46,049 --> 00:59:47,676 afraid of upsetting his rhythm! 994 00:59:48,484 --> 00:59:49,883 What big hits! 995 00:59:49,953 --> 00:59:52,387 I can't keep taking these punches forever. 996 00:59:54,324 --> 00:59:55,723 He's started to roundhouse! 997 00:59:58,227 --> 01:00:01,492 He uses a left hook to regain his stance! And... 998 01:00:02,465 --> 01:00:03,762 It's the Flying Swallow! 999 01:00:03,833 --> 01:00:05,994 This punch assails the champion for the third time! 1000 01:00:06,069 --> 01:00:08,367 Offense swaps with defense with dizzying speed! 1001 01:00:08,438 --> 01:00:10,906 However, the challenger still remains in control! 1002 01:00:11,741 --> 01:00:15,074 Damn! He won't let me box my way whatsoever! 1003 01:00:15,878 --> 01:00:18,108 I need to... I need to do something! 1004 01:00:20,450 --> 01:00:21,474 A right uppercut! 1005 01:00:21,551 --> 01:00:23,143 The Swallow Flip again?! 1006 01:00:24,654 --> 01:00:27,122 I contained it! Here comes the second one! 1007 01:00:27,190 --> 01:00:28,748 I'll contain it this time! 1008 01:00:33,696 --> 01:00:35,561 I get it now! 1009 01:00:58,121 --> 01:01:00,817 H-He's down! 1010 01:01:00,890 --> 01:01:03,085 The champion's knees have hit the canvas! 1011 01:01:03,993 --> 01:01:05,358 To your neutral corner! 1012 01:01:05,962 --> 01:01:08,931 He won't get up. His brain was rocked vertically. 1013 01:01:09,799 --> 01:01:12,427 The paralysis of his motor reflexes will have spread all over him! 1014 01:01:13,236 --> 01:01:14,999 No matter how fast his recovery speed... 1015 01:01:15,071 --> 01:01:17,539 it's next to impossible for him to get up again within ten seconds. 1016 01:01:18,975 --> 01:01:20,408 Victory is mine! 1017 01:01:24,047 --> 01:01:27,380 Two rounds 40 seconds to complete the job. 1018 01:01:27,450 --> 01:01:29,611 Can't complain about that. 1019 01:01:29,686 --> 01:01:31,347 Ippo-kun... 1020 01:01:31,421 --> 01:01:33,855 Stand up, Kid! 1021 01:01:33,923 --> 01:01:36,221 Stand up and come back here! 1022 01:01:36,292 --> 01:01:39,090 You can defeat the Swallow Flip! I'll teach you how to do it! 1023 01:01:39,162 --> 01:01:41,756 Stand up and come back to me! 1024 01:01:48,604 --> 01:01:50,538 Th-That's absurd. 1025 01:01:51,140 --> 01:01:54,166 I have to go back... 1026 01:01:54,243 --> 01:01:55,540 to the Chief. 1027 01:01:56,846 --> 01:01:58,507 I have to go back. 1028 01:02:00,149 --> 01:02:01,480 I have to go back! 1029 01:02:02,819 --> 01:02:06,016 He's up! Sheer willpower brings the champ back to his feet! 1030 01:02:07,123 --> 01:02:09,284 I'd like to know what he does to keep going. 1031 01:02:11,461 --> 01:02:12,928 And there's the bell! 1032 01:02:12,995 --> 01:02:15,930 The conclusion is carried over to the next round! 1033 01:02:15,998 --> 01:02:18,489 I can't blame you for being shocked. 1034 01:02:18,568 --> 01:02:20,502 It's hard to believe, but he reacted to the voice... 1035 01:02:20,570 --> 01:02:22,435 of his cornerman through all that. 1036 01:02:22,505 --> 01:02:26,635 That's the power of the bond between the student and the teacher. 1037 01:02:27,977 --> 01:02:29,569 That was a vertical uppercut. 1038 01:02:29,645 --> 01:02:31,340 Vertical uppercut? 1039 01:02:31,914 --> 01:02:35,042 The first blow is normally thrown with the palm of the hand... 1040 01:02:35,118 --> 01:02:37,086 aimed to upset the guard on impact. 1041 01:02:37,153 --> 01:02:40,088 Naturally, even if you throw another the same way... 1042 01:02:40,156 --> 01:02:42,317 it won't get through. That's where this comes in. 1043 01:02:43,526 --> 01:02:47,860 The width of an 8-oz glove is about 17 x 10 centimeters. 1044 01:02:47,930 --> 01:02:49,830 It gets 7 centimeters smaller? 1045 01:02:49,899 --> 01:02:53,699 Something Hama-chan would've learned in Mexico. 1046 01:02:54,604 --> 01:02:56,970 So, what are you gonna do, Gen-chan? 1047 01:02:57,774 --> 01:02:59,935 Kid! Can you hear me, Kid?! 1048 01:03:03,880 --> 01:03:06,906 He's in no state to comprehend detailed strategy. 1049 01:03:07,850 --> 01:03:09,477 Seconds out! 1050 01:03:09,552 --> 01:03:10,746 There isn't enough time. 1051 01:03:10,820 --> 01:03:12,583 Ow! 1052 01:03:12,655 --> 01:03:14,054 I'm going. 1053 01:03:18,861 --> 01:03:20,294 Kid! 1054 01:03:20,363 --> 01:03:22,456 Do you remember Kenta Kobashi?! 1055 01:03:22,532 --> 01:03:25,797 Kobashi, who gave you a hard time in the Rookie of the Year fight! 1056 01:03:25,868 --> 01:03:28,268 Remember how he fought! 1057 01:03:30,973 --> 01:03:32,770 Round Three! 1058 01:03:32,842 --> 01:03:35,003 The champion stays in through sheer tenacity. 1059 01:03:35,077 --> 01:03:37,375 He definitely needs to turn the tide in this round! 1060 01:03:39,215 --> 01:03:43,083 Looks like he couldn't recuperate, but I have no leeway, either. 1061 01:03:43,719 --> 01:03:44,879 I'm going in one swoop! 1062 01:03:46,255 --> 01:03:47,620 A swallow barrage! 1063 01:03:47,690 --> 01:03:49,817 Is there nothing the champion can do?! 1064 01:03:50,193 --> 01:03:51,558 I won't hold it back! 1065 01:03:55,531 --> 01:03:56,964 Kid! 1066 01:03:58,768 --> 01:04:00,201 Kobashi-san... 1067 01:04:02,271 --> 01:04:04,330 How Kobashi-san fought... 1068 01:04:08,477 --> 01:04:11,446 The Swallow Flip scores! Wait! 1069 01:04:13,449 --> 01:04:15,246 I can't squeeze through! He blocked me! 1070 01:04:15,985 --> 01:04:16,952 How?! 1071 01:04:17,854 --> 01:04:21,051 I remember how Kobashi-san fought. 1072 01:04:21,123 --> 01:04:24,354 He repelled my punches no matter what I threw at him! 1073 01:04:28,030 --> 01:04:30,498 It's the crossed arm block! 1074 01:04:30,566 --> 01:04:31,999 Well done, Kid! 1075 01:04:33,569 --> 01:04:35,560 This is a powerful defense! 1076 01:04:35,638 --> 01:04:37,503 It can shut out even the Swallow Flip! 1077 01:04:37,573 --> 01:04:40,201 Your opponent is confused! Whale into him! 1078 01:04:41,043 --> 01:04:43,705 You can't turn the tide merely by blocking a punch! 1079 01:04:45,882 --> 01:04:48,680 This is bad! I realize how effective the crossed arm block is... 1080 01:04:48,751 --> 01:04:50,878 but it makes it even more difficult to lash out! 1081 01:04:52,455 --> 01:04:54,514 That's why God gave us legs! 1082 01:04:56,492 --> 01:04:58,756 The champion forges forward, taking blows all the way! 1083 01:04:58,828 --> 01:04:59,988 What?! 1084 01:05:00,062 --> 01:05:03,225 The courage not to fear punches is the greatest strategy. 1085 01:05:03,299 --> 01:05:05,028 I know the kid can do it! 1086 01:05:07,136 --> 01:05:09,627 I can't stop him with my left. If that's the case... 1087 01:05:10,840 --> 01:05:12,273 A right hook flashes! 1088 01:05:13,576 --> 01:05:16,238 Damn! He switched over to hook-type punches! 1089 01:05:16,312 --> 01:05:18,974 At that rate, the crossed arm is nearly pointless! 1090 01:05:19,048 --> 01:05:20,948 No, not totally! 1091 01:05:21,751 --> 01:05:23,082 They're at such close-range, hooks can reach. 1092 01:05:23,152 --> 01:05:24,585 Peek-a-Boo. 1093 01:05:24,654 --> 01:05:25,848 That... 1094 01:05:26,856 --> 01:05:28,187 ... is my range! 1095 01:05:34,263 --> 01:05:36,697 The champion explodes with a liver blow! 1096 01:05:41,237 --> 01:05:42,898 The challenger returns fire! 1097 01:05:42,972 --> 01:05:44,769 It is a violent rope-side exchange! 1098 01:05:47,109 --> 01:05:48,269 However... 1099 01:05:48,878 --> 01:05:50,004 However... 1100 01:05:54,583 --> 01:05:55,777 Down! 1101 01:05:56,485 --> 01:05:59,545 In the third round, the champ's big guns explode! 1102 01:05:59,622 --> 01:06:00,782 All right! 1103 01:06:02,959 --> 01:06:05,519 I was so absorbed, I couldn't feel the impact. 1104 01:06:05,594 --> 01:06:10,031 Will he stand?! Or will his dream of conquering two classes end here? 1105 01:06:10,099 --> 01:06:11,293 Sanada! 1106 01:06:11,367 --> 01:06:12,732 Don't interfere! 1107 01:06:13,636 --> 01:06:16,104 Calling out to him will only break his concentration. 1108 01:06:20,943 --> 01:06:23,707 My body is starting to recover from the damages... 1109 01:06:23,779 --> 01:06:26,612 but the shock to my head still remains. 1110 01:06:27,717 --> 01:06:30,049 The nerves in my feet won't respond. 1111 01:06:34,557 --> 01:06:36,991 Maybe he's down for good. 1112 01:06:37,059 --> 01:06:38,458 Seven! 1113 01:06:38,828 --> 01:06:39,954 Eight! 1114 01:06:40,396 --> 01:06:41,454 I can go on. 1115 01:06:41,998 --> 01:06:45,695 The challenger gets to his feet as though nothing happened! 1116 01:06:46,335 --> 01:06:48,462 He was resting until the referee got to eight? 1117 01:06:48,537 --> 01:06:49,469 Box! 1118 01:06:50,473 --> 01:06:51,701 I have to finish it! 1119 01:06:51,774 --> 01:06:53,935 The champion rushes in to attack! 1120 01:06:54,010 --> 01:06:55,409 Persevere! 1121 01:06:56,012 --> 01:06:57,673 The challenger throws a Swallow! 1122 01:06:58,981 --> 01:07:00,778 It's weak. In that case... 1123 01:07:16,866 --> 01:07:19,926 That was close. I was completely saved by the bell. 1124 01:07:21,037 --> 01:07:23,471 He's grasped the timing to sweep away the Swallow. 1125 01:07:25,174 --> 01:07:27,768 He can now fling away the Swallow Flip as well. 1126 01:07:27,843 --> 01:07:30,744 - What should I do?! - The crossed arm block, huh? 1127 01:07:31,547 --> 01:07:33,606 Kamogawa's really done it this time. 1128 01:07:33,682 --> 01:07:35,650 Coach Hama. 1129 01:07:35,718 --> 01:07:38,346 I'll teach you a strategy. It is quite dangerous... 1130 01:07:38,421 --> 01:07:40,218 but I know you can do it. 1131 01:07:40,956 --> 01:07:44,016 You need to be at close range. Extremely close range at that. 1132 01:07:44,093 --> 01:07:45,993 You must enter the eye of the typhoon. 1133 01:07:47,630 --> 01:07:49,495 The eye of the typhoon. 1134 01:07:49,565 --> 01:07:53,501 You turned back the tide. Go for the win in the next round! 1135 01:07:53,569 --> 01:07:55,002 Win your first defense fight! 1136 01:07:55,871 --> 01:07:58,101 Win my first defense fight? 1137 01:07:58,174 --> 01:08:00,506 Yes, sir! This is it! 1138 01:08:07,083 --> 01:08:08,914 It is two minutes into Round Four! 1139 01:08:08,984 --> 01:08:10,713 The thrilling close-range fight continues! 1140 01:08:11,387 --> 01:08:14,185 However the champ's moves are dull, even in the range he favors! 1141 01:08:17,026 --> 01:08:20,655 He's knocking down Ippo's compact punches from the inside! 1142 01:08:23,265 --> 01:08:26,701 The more he goes to knock him down, the bigger his punches grow. 1143 01:08:26,769 --> 01:08:29,704 And Sanada is diving in-between. Talk about courage. 1144 01:08:32,007 --> 01:08:35,408 Not only that, he's hitting him square on the vitals. 1145 01:08:35,911 --> 01:08:37,879 This is something only a medical man... 1146 01:08:37,947 --> 01:08:40,177 in other words, Sanada, could do. Observe! 1147 01:08:43,752 --> 01:08:46,915 He already has cyanosis, oxygen deprivation syndrome! 1148 01:08:58,134 --> 01:09:00,102 I can't breathe! 1149 01:09:00,169 --> 01:09:03,866 This hurts. I had confidence in my strength... 1150 01:09:05,107 --> 01:09:06,540 but my legs aren't... 1151 01:09:06,609 --> 01:09:09,169 Difficulty breathing deeply and raging abdominal pain. 1152 01:09:09,245 --> 01:09:12,806 However, he is mentally alert and forced to experience it. 1153 01:09:13,682 --> 01:09:14,944 That is why... 1154 01:09:18,954 --> 01:09:21,821 body blows are known as the pain from hell! 1155 01:09:28,097 --> 01:09:30,827 I can't breathe. It hurts! 1156 01:09:33,402 --> 01:09:34,835 Tolerate it, Kid! 1157 01:09:34,904 --> 01:09:37,566 Fall from a body blow, and you'll never rise again! 1158 01:09:44,313 --> 01:09:47,282 Don't worry, your hell ends now! 1159 01:09:51,353 --> 01:09:53,719 He's going for the head to knock him unconscious. 1160 01:09:59,195 --> 01:10:01,220 The Swallow Flip scores a direct hit! 1161 01:10:01,297 --> 01:10:03,458 Is this it for the champion?! 1162 01:10:08,971 --> 01:10:10,666 No, it is not a direct hit! 1163 01:10:10,739 --> 01:10:12,172 He's tenacious. 1164 01:10:12,241 --> 01:10:16,143 Yes, but that tenacity will leave him wandering in hell! 1165 01:10:18,247 --> 01:10:22,377 Ippo is outdone at infighting. He can't move his hands! 1166 01:10:22,918 --> 01:10:25,648 Not just his hands, but his entire body is paralyzed! 1167 01:10:25,721 --> 01:10:28,622 Ippo's never taken that many in the stomach. 1168 01:10:28,691 --> 01:10:32,593 This is a new kind of pain for him. It's gotta be hard. 1169 01:10:33,329 --> 01:10:36,628 Makunouchi throws a punch with sheer will, but Sanada evades it! 1170 01:10:36,699 --> 01:10:38,826 What incredible skills of concentration. 1171 01:10:38,901 --> 01:10:41,096 Only Dankichi would set his eye on such a man. 1172 01:10:41,937 --> 01:10:44,565 The calm to evade counterattack without altering his attack. 1173 01:10:45,374 --> 01:10:47,740 The courage to slip through the kid's heavy hits. 1174 01:10:48,177 --> 01:10:51,169 He's powerful. His power is the real thing. 1175 01:10:52,181 --> 01:10:53,773 Another to the body! 1176 01:10:58,087 --> 01:11:01,921 I can feel the muscle hardening around my guts! 1177 01:11:01,991 --> 01:11:05,051 The pain and suffering is making me groggy. 1178 01:11:07,129 --> 01:11:08,562 His eyes have lost their spark. 1179 01:11:11,066 --> 01:11:14,058 A right straight! He bends backwards like a willow! 1180 01:11:19,808 --> 01:11:22,072 It... it's hopeless. 1181 01:11:25,481 --> 01:11:28,382 I just have to let my hand touch the canvas... 1182 01:11:28,450 --> 01:11:29,747 and I can rest. 1183 01:11:30,419 --> 01:11:31,909 Rest. 1184 01:11:32,855 --> 01:11:34,755 - He's falling! - Gotcha. 1185 01:11:34,823 --> 01:11:36,256 Kid! 1186 01:11:38,894 --> 01:11:42,125 He catches on the rope! He is suspended in mid-fall! 1187 01:11:42,197 --> 01:11:43,630 Is this the champ's tenacity?! 1188 01:11:43,699 --> 01:11:45,599 Damn, the lucky bastard. 1189 01:11:45,668 --> 01:11:48,364 No, he wrapped his arm around it without thinking. 1190 01:11:48,437 --> 01:11:52,373 He is so tough. However... 1191 01:11:52,441 --> 01:11:54,841 I can hardly call him lucky. 1192 01:11:54,943 --> 01:11:57,810 Is this the coup de grace?! The challenger attacks! 1193 01:12:00,282 --> 01:12:03,251 I could have rested if it hadn't been for this rope. 1194 01:12:04,787 --> 01:12:07,620 I don't know what I'm standing for. 1195 01:12:10,559 --> 01:12:11,890 Sanada-san is tough. 1196 01:12:13,395 --> 01:12:16,262 I was horribly naive to think I could keep the belt... 1197 01:12:16,332 --> 01:12:17,890 from an opponent like him. 1198 01:12:19,368 --> 01:12:21,427 Being a champion, huh? 1199 01:12:21,503 --> 01:12:23,403 The first defense fight, huh? 1200 01:12:24,340 --> 01:12:26,934 Thinking I'd win my first defense fight... 1201 01:12:27,009 --> 01:12:29,944 was just arrogance on my part. 1202 01:12:31,780 --> 01:12:32,872 Don't be conceited! 1203 01:12:34,283 --> 01:12:36,945 You wanted to know what it meant to be strong... 1204 01:12:37,986 --> 01:12:40,819 and here's someone really strong right in front of you! 1205 01:12:42,791 --> 01:12:44,190 I challenge you! 1206 01:12:44,259 --> 01:12:45,556 The spark in his eyes has returned! 1207 01:12:47,329 --> 01:12:48,762 Until I do... 1208 01:12:50,132 --> 01:12:51,827 I challenge you! 1209 01:13:00,876 --> 01:13:03,106 Round Four is over! 1210 01:13:03,178 --> 01:13:05,169 The champion has a narrow escape! 1211 01:13:06,415 --> 01:13:09,748 I felt killer intent from the emptiest of punches. 1212 01:13:10,953 --> 01:13:13,387 I am greatly impressed by your strength of spirit. 1213 01:13:14,390 --> 01:13:16,483 I respect it from the bottom of my heart. However... 1214 01:13:19,928 --> 01:13:20,952 Well? 1215 01:13:21,029 --> 01:13:23,463 I hammered him carefully with body blows. 1216 01:13:23,532 --> 01:13:26,433 With anyone but him, it would have been over long ago. 1217 01:13:26,502 --> 01:13:28,766 But I'm sure even he is at his limit. 1218 01:13:28,837 --> 01:13:31,465 Yes. I doubt the boy can move. 1219 01:13:31,540 --> 01:13:34,907 He may still have the juice for one power blow... 1220 01:13:34,977 --> 01:13:38,469 but treat it like a land mine. Just don't step on it. 1221 01:13:38,547 --> 01:13:43,075 Yes. Any more would just be a cruel show. 1222 01:13:43,152 --> 01:13:44,983 I'll finish it in the next round. 1223 01:13:45,053 --> 01:13:46,452 Good. 1224 01:13:46,522 --> 01:13:48,456 Even in all of Mexico, I've never met a boxer... 1225 01:13:48,524 --> 01:13:51,357 who responded as closely to my expectations as you did. 1226 01:13:53,061 --> 01:13:55,757 I still clearly remember everything I learned from you. 1227 01:13:55,831 --> 01:13:59,426 The tension, the sense of fulfillment... 1228 01:14:00,602 --> 01:14:02,763 and the sense of loss. 1229 01:14:04,640 --> 01:14:06,107 After all the passage of the years... 1230 01:14:06,175 --> 01:14:09,110 it looks like the time to repay that debt has finally come. 1231 01:14:10,379 --> 01:14:13,780 Don't say anything, Kid. Just keep breathing deeply. 1232 01:14:14,917 --> 01:14:17,750 You've sustained lasting damage to your body. 1233 01:14:17,820 --> 01:14:20,516 Firm up your guard and focus on self-protection. 1234 01:14:20,589 --> 01:14:22,750 You can counterattack after you recuperate. 1235 01:14:22,825 --> 01:14:25,191 Don't lose your head. The latter half will be key. 1236 01:14:28,430 --> 01:14:31,297 The kid knows I'm only saying it to console him. 1237 01:14:31,366 --> 01:14:34,824 He definitely won't shake off all the damage during this match. 1238 01:14:34,903 --> 01:14:37,303 He'll probably give out in the next round. 1239 01:14:38,307 --> 01:14:41,799 Do you understand, Kid? The next round is your last. 1240 01:14:41,877 --> 01:14:44,402 Your spirit's strength is our only hope. 1241 01:14:45,280 --> 01:14:46,907 I understand, Chief. 1242 01:14:47,816 --> 01:14:50,182 I can't go on beyond the next round. 1243 01:14:51,220 --> 01:14:53,450 I don't know how many more minutes I'll be mobile... 1244 01:14:53,522 --> 01:14:56,685 but as long as any part of my body is still moving... 1245 01:14:56,758 --> 01:14:58,248 I'll use everything I've got. 1246 01:14:59,394 --> 01:15:02,420 I must challenge him to the very end! 1247 01:15:03,398 --> 01:15:04,626 Seconds out! 1248 01:15:13,408 --> 01:15:14,841 What is it, Kid? 1249 01:15:14,910 --> 01:15:16,537 M-My legs... 1250 01:15:18,113 --> 01:15:21,446 His legs are so useless now, he can't even stand? 1251 01:15:24,486 --> 01:15:27,978 Please slap me or do anything to shake me out of it! 1252 01:15:28,056 --> 01:15:30,524 Please help me move! 1253 01:15:30,592 --> 01:15:32,219 Kid... 1254 01:15:32,294 --> 01:15:33,625 Seconds out! 1255 01:15:34,296 --> 01:15:37,288 Kid, I'll give you a taste of my spirit-rousing slap! 1256 01:15:37,366 --> 01:15:38,526 Please, sir! 1257 01:15:39,301 --> 01:15:42,498 I doubt you'll revive from the slap of this decrepit old man... 1258 01:15:42,571 --> 01:15:44,801 but I'll do anything if it'll help! 1259 01:15:45,607 --> 01:15:48,132 Get in there, Kid! 1260 01:15:49,344 --> 01:15:51,904 What the...? He hit him on the back. 1261 01:15:51,980 --> 01:15:54,244 I heard a loud slap! 1262 01:15:54,316 --> 01:15:55,749 That's gotta hurt. 1263 01:16:03,292 --> 01:16:04,259 I'm going in! 1264 01:16:06,562 --> 01:16:08,496 Now, the bell for Round Five has rung. 1265 01:16:08,564 --> 01:16:11,124 Champion Ippo Makunouchi, is sent into the ring... 1266 01:16:11,199 --> 01:16:13,497 with a resounding slap from Chief Kamogawa. 1267 01:16:13,569 --> 01:16:15,867 The question is, can he make a comeback? 1268 01:16:15,938 --> 01:16:20,739 Or will challenger Kazuki Sanada proceed to claim the throne? 1269 01:16:20,809 --> 01:16:22,868 This is the telling round! 1270 01:16:23,512 --> 01:16:27,972 The boy's damage is too great to recover from in one minute. 1271 01:16:28,050 --> 01:16:30,416 As long as he avoids stepping on the land mine... 1272 01:16:30,485 --> 01:16:32,453 the win is ours. 1273 01:16:36,925 --> 01:16:39,655 Makunouchi-kun can no longer move. 1274 01:16:39,728 --> 01:16:41,525 I'll bring him down with the Swallow Flip in one swoop! 1275 01:16:45,867 --> 01:16:47,596 Whoa! The champion goes in! 1276 01:16:47,669 --> 01:16:49,967 He shortens the distance in one rush! 1277 01:16:50,806 --> 01:16:51,670 What the...?! 1278 01:16:52,641 --> 01:16:54,541 He came to finish it of his own volition?! 1279 01:16:55,277 --> 01:16:58,303 Doesn't he comprehend that he doesn't have enough strength left?! 1280 01:17:00,182 --> 01:17:02,878 I still have enough power! I can still punch! 1281 01:17:03,885 --> 01:17:06,547 His right scores a point-blank hit! This is powerful! 1282 01:17:07,255 --> 01:17:09,519 I don't need to calculate how many shots I have left. 1283 01:17:09,591 --> 01:17:12,059 I'll keep hitting as long as my arms can still move! 1284 01:17:12,594 --> 01:17:14,824 Your slap revived him! 1285 01:17:14,896 --> 01:17:18,730 No, he's merely dispersing what little strength he has left. 1286 01:17:19,267 --> 01:17:21,895 I feel like my heart will stop if I relax for even a second! 1287 01:17:23,071 --> 01:17:24,038 Attack! 1288 01:17:24,106 --> 01:17:27,542 Think unnecessary thoughts and you'll just feel the pain! 1289 01:17:27,609 --> 01:17:31,045 Move your body with a blank mind! 1290 01:17:31,113 --> 01:17:34,549 Attack, attack, and attack like crazy! 1291 01:17:34,616 --> 01:17:36,846 The challenger is riveted to the rope! 1292 01:17:36,918 --> 01:17:39,978 The champion makes a mad rush that defies his earlier damage! 1293 01:17:40,055 --> 01:17:43,115 Korakuen Hall begins to fill with expectation! 1294 01:17:43,925 --> 01:17:45,893 The boy doesn't have his usual razor edge! 1295 01:17:45,961 --> 01:17:48,452 Observe your opponent calmly! He's completely unguarded! 1296 01:17:49,131 --> 01:17:52,430 I am observing him calmly. I am composed! 1297 01:17:56,371 --> 01:17:58,862 The cyanosis is becoming apparent on his face... 1298 01:17:58,940 --> 01:18:00,840 telling me that he's definitely at his limit. 1299 01:18:02,778 --> 01:18:04,939 So why do I feel so intimidated?! 1300 01:18:06,248 --> 01:18:07,875 He's barraging recklessly. 1301 01:18:07,949 --> 01:18:10,713 If I were him, I wouldn't choose this. 1302 01:18:10,786 --> 01:18:13,050 I would conserve my moves and strength... 1303 01:18:13,121 --> 01:18:14,816 to carry me to the next round. 1304 01:18:16,925 --> 01:18:19,792 Sanada is under mental pressure. 1305 01:18:20,395 --> 01:18:23,330 I can't blame him. This is no land mine. 1306 01:18:26,101 --> 01:18:28,092 This is a kamikaze attack. 1307 01:18:29,538 --> 01:18:31,335 Death before surrender! 1308 01:18:31,406 --> 01:18:34,842 However, even that is no more than the flicker of a candle flame... 1309 01:18:34,910 --> 01:18:36,241 before it is extinguished! 1310 01:18:37,145 --> 01:18:39,045 A right! The power! 1311 01:18:39,114 --> 01:18:42,447 I screwed up! But don't lose your cool. 1312 01:18:43,051 --> 01:18:46,509 Keep your cool and make him remember the pain! 1313 01:18:47,556 --> 01:18:48,921 He returns a body blow! 1314 01:18:49,558 --> 01:18:52,459 Now he'll feel the tension of being up against the wall! 1315 01:18:54,062 --> 01:18:55,461 His concentration will fade! 1316 01:19:02,304 --> 01:19:05,068 He took it! What incredible power of concentration! 1317 01:19:06,508 --> 01:19:08,772 His right hits squarely! 1318 01:19:08,844 --> 01:19:10,402 The champ's strength is endless! 1319 01:19:11,113 --> 01:19:13,673 Withstand it! This time it's my turn! 1320 01:19:15,851 --> 01:19:18,615 This should be Makunouchi-kun's final attack. 1321 01:19:19,488 --> 01:19:22,480 If I withstand it, the candle flame will die out! 1322 01:19:27,095 --> 01:19:29,393 It's the Dempsey Roll! 1323 01:19:29,464 --> 01:19:31,091 The champion goes in for the finish! 1324 01:19:31,166 --> 01:19:35,068 He's coming in to end his opponent's life in exchange for his own. 1325 01:19:35,837 --> 01:19:39,739 Using the most exhaustive technique with the most destructive power! 1326 01:19:40,609 --> 01:19:43,339 However, I was fully aware that he would arrive at this conclusion. 1327 01:19:43,411 --> 01:19:46,710 This is my final attack! 1328 01:19:47,916 --> 01:19:48,575 This is bad! 1329 01:19:48,650 --> 01:19:49,810 Sanada is diving in! 1330 01:19:51,953 --> 01:19:55,548 He stops it! The revolutions of the Dempsey Roll are shut out! 1331 01:19:55,624 --> 01:19:57,558 - Our last hope... ...is gone! 1332 01:19:57,626 --> 01:19:59,787 Go! Level him in one strike! 1333 01:20:02,497 --> 01:20:05,227 The liver! He's been skewered with a liver blow! 1334 01:20:05,834 --> 01:20:08,359 He hit me directly. I was countered. 1335 01:20:08,436 --> 01:20:10,267 He took out three ribs! 1336 01:20:11,907 --> 01:20:15,240 The challenger is in agony! The champion hunkers over! 1337 01:20:17,746 --> 01:20:20,510 A Gazelle punch! The challenger's head flies back! 1338 01:20:21,082 --> 01:20:23,983 This is the same finishing pattern as when he took the belt! 1339 01:20:24,753 --> 01:20:26,812 He was going for this from the very beginning? 1340 01:20:30,592 --> 01:20:33,220 This tide! After this tide... 1341 01:20:33,295 --> 01:20:36,287 the Dempsey Roll comes in like a storm! 1342 01:20:40,135 --> 01:20:42,501 Run! Get out of there! 1343 01:20:43,839 --> 01:20:45,739 Don't let him get away! Take him down! 1344 01:20:46,575 --> 01:20:48,941 Fall! Fall! 1345 01:20:49,711 --> 01:20:51,440 I can't keep up the barrage! 1346 01:20:52,848 --> 01:20:55,180 Withstand it! You must withstand it! 1347 01:20:56,117 --> 01:21:00,713 He took every one of my attacks! 1348 01:21:01,523 --> 01:21:04,356 Once I withstand this, you'll be too exhausted to move. 1349 01:21:04,426 --> 01:21:05,859 I will win! 1350 01:21:06,595 --> 01:21:08,062 I feel my body creaking! 1351 01:21:08,730 --> 01:21:10,322 My back is giving out! 1352 01:21:12,434 --> 01:21:14,026 I used everything I had. 1353 01:21:14,803 --> 01:21:17,704 If this fails to knock him down, I... 1354 01:21:25,914 --> 01:21:28,212 H-He stopped! 1355 01:21:28,283 --> 01:21:30,478 Makunouchi's punches have left the building! 1356 01:21:33,455 --> 01:21:35,650 I withstood them. 1357 01:21:37,525 --> 01:21:38,992 I win. 1358 01:21:40,195 --> 01:21:42,129 I defeated this powerful champion! 1359 01:21:43,832 --> 01:21:46,232 What do you think of that, Ippo Makunouchi?! 1360 01:21:49,204 --> 01:21:52,230 Finish him, Sanada! Push him and he'll fall! 1361 01:21:52,974 --> 01:21:55,272 Kid! It ain't over yet! 1362 01:21:55,343 --> 01:21:58,403 Don't give up until the bitter end! 1363 01:22:02,717 --> 01:22:04,582 I can move. 1364 01:22:04,653 --> 01:22:07,213 My nerves are still barely hanging together. 1365 01:22:09,190 --> 01:22:13,456 I can't fall. I haven't taken a punch. 1366 01:22:15,397 --> 01:22:17,991 If I'm gonna fall over, I gotta... 1367 01:22:18,066 --> 01:22:20,591 I gotta throw one more punch. 1368 01:22:21,803 --> 01:22:23,828 I'll fall after I land this. 1369 01:22:27,042 --> 01:22:29,704 Ridiculous! He can't possibly move! 1370 01:22:29,778 --> 01:22:32,679 Hit him! Whale into him and finish him off! 1371 01:22:45,760 --> 01:22:49,924 The kid's power blow is a mere shadow of its former glory. 1372 01:22:50,899 --> 01:22:52,196 It's over. 1373 01:22:54,069 --> 01:22:55,536 I win. 1374 01:22:56,237 --> 01:23:00,674 I withstood the power blows of Ippo Makunouchi. 1375 01:23:00,742 --> 01:23:04,041 I out-hit this powerful champion. 1376 01:23:05,380 --> 01:23:07,143 This victory surpasses all others! 1377 01:23:10,185 --> 01:23:11,743 I feel satisfied. 1378 01:23:36,644 --> 01:23:39,112 The challenger has fallen! 1379 01:23:39,180 --> 01:23:42,479 He keels over without delivering his finishing blow! 1380 01:23:42,550 --> 01:23:44,040 To your neutral corner! 1381 01:23:44,686 --> 01:23:48,213 The hall is in an uproar! The referee looks in on the challenger. 1382 01:23:48,289 --> 01:23:50,280 Remember, he did not fall from a power blow! 1383 01:23:50,892 --> 01:23:53,793 Will he call a knockdown? Will he start the countdown?! 1384 01:24:06,541 --> 01:24:09,066 The match is over! 1385 01:24:09,144 --> 01:24:11,305 The referee deems the challenger unfit to continue! 1386 01:24:11,379 --> 01:24:14,041 He is finally out of strength! 1387 01:24:14,115 --> 01:24:17,744 Yet another reversal KO! Ippo Makunouchi... 1388 01:24:17,819 --> 01:24:19,810 successfully defends his title for the first time! 1389 01:24:20,488 --> 01:24:21,716 - Yes! - You did it! 1390 01:24:23,191 --> 01:24:27,821 The boy's fighting spirit shattered Sanada's pride. 1391 01:24:27,896 --> 01:24:30,456 His tenacity as a boxer was all that remained. 1392 01:24:31,366 --> 01:24:34,631 In a way, only the boxer part of Sanada... 1393 01:24:34,702 --> 01:24:36,727 withstood the Dempsey Roll. 1394 01:24:38,106 --> 01:24:39,300 But... 1395 01:24:41,176 --> 01:24:42,871 He managed to win it. 1396 01:24:42,944 --> 01:24:44,275 I'm exhausted. 1397 01:24:44,345 --> 01:24:46,176 That was a hell of a dangerous fight. 1398 01:24:48,349 --> 01:24:51,182 What's all the commotion? 1399 01:24:52,620 --> 01:24:55,180 Is it okay now? 1400 01:24:57,592 --> 01:24:59,082 If it's okay... 1401 01:25:00,428 --> 01:25:02,055 I think I'll just sit down. 1402 01:25:13,808 --> 01:25:17,300 You won. Respond to their cheers. 1403 01:25:17,378 --> 01:25:20,438 I... I won? 1404 01:25:20,515 --> 01:25:21,539 That's right. 1405 01:25:23,351 --> 01:25:26,013 But the punch didn't hit him. 1406 01:25:26,955 --> 01:25:28,422 Where is Sanada-san? 1407 01:25:28,490 --> 01:25:29,980 Right over there. 1408 01:25:31,559 --> 01:25:34,528 He also has a tremendous fighting spirit. 1409 01:25:36,431 --> 01:25:40,458 The tenacity he showed in the end was that of a true boxer. 1410 01:25:42,303 --> 01:25:43,668 Now get up. 1411 01:25:50,311 --> 01:25:51,778 This is the hand. 1412 01:25:52,413 --> 01:25:55,439 Back when I thought I couldn't go on... 1413 01:25:56,885 --> 01:25:59,410 this hand pushed me further... 1414 01:26:00,688 --> 01:26:03,020 giving me the strength for another punch. 1415 01:26:05,493 --> 01:26:08,519 W-What the heck?! How long are you gonna hold onto me?! 1416 01:26:08,596 --> 01:26:09,722 Ippo-kun! 1417 01:26:09,797 --> 01:26:13,460 It's back where it belongs! You get to keep the belt! 1418 01:26:13,535 --> 01:26:15,002 Belt? 1419 01:26:16,437 --> 01:26:19,600 Oh, right. I forgot. 1420 01:26:21,109 --> 01:26:23,077 I'm the champion. 1421 01:26:27,382 --> 01:26:28,815 I totally forgot. 1422 01:26:29,384 --> 01:26:30,612 Huh? 1423 01:26:32,587 --> 01:26:36,114 Well, it was definitely a fight worthy of a challenger... 1424 01:26:38,660 --> 01:26:39,786 - Kid! - Ippo-kun! 1425 01:26:40,261 --> 01:26:42,923 Makunouchi! Makunouchi! 1426 01:27:00,114 --> 01:27:04,676 I'm afraid that withstanding the Dempsey Roll satisfied me. 1427 01:27:04,752 --> 01:27:07,721 Everything I withstood in that instant got me all at once. 1428 01:27:08,957 --> 01:27:10,254 It is a thorough defeat. 1429 01:27:10,325 --> 01:27:12,816 What are you talking about? You can do it next time. 1430 01:27:12,894 --> 01:27:15,761 It was a convincing defeat. 1431 01:27:15,830 --> 01:27:17,593 I have made up my mind. 1432 01:27:17,665 --> 01:27:19,690 Convinced? Made up your mind? 1433 01:27:21,703 --> 01:27:24,001 Whether he'll hang up the gloves. 1434 01:27:25,673 --> 01:27:29,734 This job is too consuming for me to have as a second career. 1435 01:27:31,713 --> 01:27:35,171 I am grateful. I wouldn't have been able to fight that far... 1436 01:27:35,250 --> 01:27:36,945 without your help. 1437 01:27:37,018 --> 01:27:40,954 I pray you'll be a good doctor. 1438 01:27:42,490 --> 01:27:43,684 You have my word. 1439 01:27:44,626 --> 01:27:47,925 It's an emergency! Ippo-kun began to snore the moment he lay down! 1440 01:27:47,996 --> 01:27:49,861 What?! 1441 01:27:49,931 --> 01:27:52,365 Many athletes who fall asleep following a match... 1442 01:27:52,433 --> 01:27:53,730 have suffered brain damage! 1443 01:28:00,275 --> 01:28:02,038 - My gosh! - What's wrong? 1444 01:28:02,110 --> 01:28:04,476 N-Nothing, he's all right. 1445 01:28:04,545 --> 01:28:07,571 I believe he merely passed out due to extreme fatigue. 1446 01:28:08,816 --> 01:28:11,011 Causes me nothing but worry. 1447 01:28:11,085 --> 01:28:12,518 Yes, but he made me realize something. 1448 01:28:12,587 --> 01:28:13,554 Huh? 1449 01:28:13,621 --> 01:28:16,488 That I can't find it in me... 1450 01:28:16,557 --> 01:28:18,787 to take away something he's clutching so dearly. 1451 01:28:18,860 --> 01:28:22,728 No kidding! I mean, it's not like we're gonna peel it away from him... 1452 01:28:22,797 --> 01:28:24,458 while he's comatose or nothing. 1453 01:28:31,806 --> 01:28:34,502 The boy came close to quitting many times. 1454 01:28:35,109 --> 01:28:37,942 But every time, he would come rallying back... 1455 01:28:38,012 --> 01:28:39,946 as though something was prodding him on. 1456 01:28:40,682 --> 01:28:45,517 Yes. Prodded by an absolute trust in his cornerman. 1457 01:28:46,954 --> 01:28:50,515 That explains his strength. Another man was fighting at his side. 1458 01:28:52,393 --> 01:28:54,520 If I'm allowed to make an excuse... 1459 01:28:55,663 --> 01:28:57,688 I lost because Sanada and I... 1460 01:28:57,765 --> 01:28:59,995 didn't have the time to foster such a deep bond. 1461 01:29:01,102 --> 01:29:05,061 Sanada probably has no regrets. He has another dream. 1462 01:29:06,107 --> 01:29:09,543 But I hope that when he looks back at this... 1463 01:29:10,645 --> 01:29:13,876 I want him to not think of this as tripping on a pebble... 1464 01:29:13,948 --> 01:29:18,942 but rather as taking on a gigantic, insurmountable mountain. 1465 01:29:22,857 --> 01:29:25,382 Hama-chan is heading for America this time. 1466 01:29:26,527 --> 01:29:29,519 He has an endless passion for boxing. 1467 01:29:30,665 --> 01:29:33,463 We should continue to aspire for higher goals. 1468 01:29:34,335 --> 01:29:36,394 To become a great mountain... 1469 01:29:36,471 --> 01:29:38,769 that all those who have lost to can be proud of. 1470 01:29:38,840 --> 01:29:42,139 Makunouchi has a very strong sense of responsibility. 1471 01:29:42,210 --> 01:29:43,871 He'll get even stronger. 1472 01:29:43,945 --> 01:29:45,139 Yes. 1473 01:29:46,047 --> 01:29:48,106 Sanada-san and the others... 1474 01:29:48,182 --> 01:29:50,582 made me remember something I was about to forget. 1475 01:29:52,420 --> 01:29:54,854 Now I can aim for the top again. 1476 01:29:55,990 --> 01:29:58,220 Until I discover what it means to be strong... 1477 01:29:58,292 --> 01:29:59,589 I am the challenger! 1478 01:30:00,895 --> 01:30:02,055 Catching anything? 1479 01:30:02,130 --> 01:30:03,688 No, not much. 1480 01:30:04,632 --> 01:30:06,031 Kumi-san! 1481 01:30:07,301 --> 01:30:08,700 I forgot. She's still mad at me. 1482 01:30:10,905 --> 01:30:12,395 Congratulations. 1483 01:30:12,473 --> 01:30:13,440 Huh? 1484 01:30:13,508 --> 01:30:15,271 I was at the stadium. 1485 01:30:16,644 --> 01:30:20,580 To cheer for Sanada-san with the hospital staff? 1486 01:30:20,648 --> 01:30:22,240 I went alone! 1487 01:30:24,352 --> 01:30:27,515 You said I should cheer for whomever I wanted to cheer for. 1488 01:30:27,588 --> 01:30:29,078 Yes. 1489 01:30:29,157 --> 01:30:31,489 So I did just that. 1490 01:30:31,559 --> 01:30:33,686 I cheered for whom I wanted to. 1491 01:30:33,761 --> 01:30:35,285 Huh? 1492 01:30:41,869 --> 01:30:45,032 Thank you! Thank you so much! 1493 01:30:45,106 --> 01:30:47,131 Now go on and tell her you love her! 1494 01:30:47,208 --> 01:30:48,800 Go for it and get her! 1495 01:30:48,876 --> 01:30:50,434 Still... 1496 01:30:50,511 --> 01:30:53,173 Maybe we shouldn't be spying on him like this? 1497 01:30:54,582 --> 01:30:57,517 Maybe we have way too much time on our hands? 1498 01:30:57,585 --> 01:30:58,984 Don't say that! 1499 01:30:59,053 --> 01:31:00,645 Hey, you've got a bite! 1500 01:31:09,797 --> 01:31:10,957 I'm so sorry! 1501 01:31:14,769 --> 01:31:18,398 Stealthily... stealthily... 1502 01:31:20,208 --> 01:31:22,438 What are you all doing?! 116045

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